Keith Edwards

Kennebec Journal

Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and towns of Manchester and Windsor, writing feature stories and covering breaking news, local people and events, and local politics. He has worked at the Kennebec Journal since 1995, having previously worked at the Camden Herald. He was born and raised in Winthrop and graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in political science. He is married and has a dog and cat. A lifelong Mainer, he enjoys skiing, hiking, canoeing, camping, and cooking out but spends most of his “off” time restoring and maintaining his 170, or so, year-old home in Richmond.

Latest

Published
February 24, 2015

Augusta apartment complex for seniors achieves dream of community center

The new 5,500-square-foot center has its own fully equipped kitchen, an expansive main community room, library, arts and crafts room, and more.
Published
February 24, 2015

Augusta could lose $2.2M under proposed state budget

City officials say they’ve already cut services as much as they can and might have to increase property taxes to make up the difference.
Published
February 23, 2015

Manchester physician opens addiction recovery center

Douglas Jorgensen’s practice, which can see up to 300 patients, will help those addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Published
February 20, 2015

Augusta school budget $1 million short

With a local property tax increase already included in the proposed budget, officials say the only way to cover the $1 million gap may be cuts.
Published
February 20, 2015

Elevation Burger to open next month in Augusta

The organic burger, fries and shake restaurant at The Marketplace expected to be ‘the busiest’ of the state’s three sites, said owner Chris DiMillo.
Published
February 19, 2015

Augusta council OKs single-stream recycling program

Working with Ecomaine, the pilot expands the types of material that may be recycled and brought to three drop-off points.
Published
February 18, 2015

Richmond man allegedly assaults fellow band member, steals car

Police say Jedediah Wasilewski had to be “forcibly arrested” by Richmond police with assistance from officers of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine State Police.
Published
February 17, 2015

Augusta council to take final vote on recycling program

Single-sort recycling for residents would run for at least a six-month trial period with containers at three city locations.
Published
February 17, 2015

Snow drifts keep plow crews busy in central Maine

Some roads would be impassable if they weren’t plowed as high wind gusts spread snow across local roads, officials say.
Published
February 16, 2015

Augusta council to consider using principal of fund for scholarships

With interest rates low the Edwards Dam fund isn’t generating enough money to help out Cony graduates.