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
August 14, 2014

Augusta may regulate pit owners more strictly

All of the city’s pits are grandfathered from an ordinance requiring dust control, but the council is proposing they meet tighter standards.
Published
August 13, 2014

Augusta eliminates school crossing guards

School officials said no children crossed at five of the 10 sites last year.
Published
August 12, 2014

Augusta Council to discuss proposed new fire station

If approved by council, city voters in November will consider a bond to pay for a new firehouse in north Augusta.
Published
August 11, 2014

UMA President Handley to leave for California job

Allyson Handley was the first female president of the University of Maine at Augusta and has been with the university since 2008.
Published
August 4, 2014

Richmond awaits opening of long overdue library

Volunteers, contractors acted on Steve Musica’s idea that the community could build a new library for $250,000.
Published
August 2, 2014

Community leaders share wisdom in Augusta summer school program

The program features guest speakers for the first time this year.
Published
July 31, 2014

State Senate confirms Stokes as Superior Court justice

Unanimous approval came after speeches in which Stokes was praised as fair-minded, dedicated and respectful.
Published
July 30, 2014

Fireworks, bounce houses, bands and beer feature at AugustaFest

Fireworks postponed from July 4 will cap this year’s downtown celebration on Saturday.
Published
July 29, 2014

Utilities commission to investigate CMP

The PUC order approved Tuesday was the latest action in a dispute between the utility and the city of Augusta.
Published
July 27, 2014

History Channel antiquers looking for central Maine gems

The stars of “American Pickers” are looking for private collections to comb through.