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.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2014
Augusta Planning Board approves new hotel proposed for Western Avenue
Other hotel operators in the area expressed concern about the increase in competition.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2014
Augusta council to consider easing downtown parking restrictions
The proposal would allow those who live in the Water Street area to park overnight during winter.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2014
Augusta board to get reports on special ed, literacy Wednesday
Board members also are scheduled to consider adopting an updated emergency plan for all the system’s schools.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2014
Pumpkin drop helps Maranacook students learn about physics
At the Readfield school on Monday, CMP truck lineman Greg Fortin released pairs of pumpkins to their messy demise below.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2014
New fire station to cut response times in north Augusta
Voters approved $3.6 million in bonds to pay for the construction of a new fire station on Leighton Road.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2014
Opponents speak out about Augusta’s Green Street plan
A proposal to change part of the street from one-way to two-way traffic is still under consideration by the City Council.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2014
Rollins sworn in as Augusta mayor
The former councilor said he plans to focus on helping the council, which soon will include three new members, work together.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2014
Augusta area landlords learn about biohazards
A Massachusetts company explained that not all hazards are visible and warned landlords to be careful if they are cleaning an apartment after a death.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2014
Rollins wins Augusta mayor race
The winning candidate will step in immediately as mayor to serve the remaining year of former Mayor William Stokes’ term in the city’s top elective post.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2014
Augusta mayor, Gardiner council among local races on Tuesday’s ballot
For soon-to-be 18-year-old Ryan Dumont, the election is the first time he’ll be able to exercise his right to vote.
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