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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PublishedJanuary 12, 2023
Brother of man accused of Waterville murder sentenced to three years in prison on hindering charge
Jarae Lipscombe, 26, was sentenced Thursday to serve three years in prison for lying to police and helping his brother avoid arrest after the 2020 shooting death of Joseph Tracy.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2023
Augusta Planning Board approves Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office move to Winthrop Street site
Under the plan, most county sheriff’s office operations will shift from Hill House at 125 State St. to an existing office building at 73 Winthrop St.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2023
Pedestrian hit in crash near Memorial Bridge in Augusta
A city ambulance took the injured pedestrian to MaineGeneral Medical Center, after which the person was flown by a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2023
Augusta councilors, school board members sworn into office
Officials elected in November say good things are coming to Augusta.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2023
Winslow man revived after drug overdose pleads guilty to eluding police, drug trafficking
Donald E. Chandler says the incidents occurred during a 58-day drug relapse during which he had to be brought back to life following an overdose.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2023
Arsonist who destroyed Gardiner trailer sentenced to five years in prison on burglary, tampering charges
Joseph P. Manganella, 41, of Windsor pleaded guilty to having committed several crimes while on probation following his 2017 conviction for arson.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2023
Police informant’s purchase of crack cocaine led to Augusta drug bust
Augusta police’s work with an unidentified informant led to the raid of a Summer Street apartment and the arrest of two central Maine men on Tuesday.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2023
Former Augusta city manager’s job interview took place night of historic storm
William Bridgeo flew into Maine to interview for the open Augusta city manager’s job on, of all nights, the night of the Ice Storm of 1998, meeting with city officials as the weather took a nasty turn.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
Maine newspaper delivery driver prayed to get through ice storm
Now-retired Strong newspaper delivery driver Kay Brackley was so scared delivering papers the night of the ice storm she vowed to give up her route.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Bail increased, evaluation ordered for Whitefield man arrested after police standoff
Jacob Walmer faces several charges after 15-hour standoff with police during which he allegedly fired a gun and refused to let his girlfriend leave.
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