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
June 20, 2014

Cony flatiron building deal closes

Cynthia Taylor and the city have agreed to a 49-year-lease of the historic former high school building on Cony Circle for $1 a year.
Published
June 19, 2014

Natural gas OK’d for Augusta fire station, public works

Conversion of the Hartford Fire Station and the John Charest Public Works Facility means nearly all city-owned buildings will have it.
Published
June 18, 2014

‘Thousands of bees’ scare tow truck driver in Wayne

After getting stung, Jason Small says the bees dive-bombed his truck as he waited for help.
Published
June 17, 2014

New National Guard headquarters approved in Augusta

The new approximately $32 million building will house the Maine National Guard’s administrative office functions.
Published
June 17, 2014

Augusta fire station, public works natural gas conversion before council

If the two buildings are converted, the Augusta Civic Center would be the only city-owned building still using oil as major heat source.
Published
June 14, 2014

Kennebec Valley YMCA marks 100 years in Augusta

The mission of the organization and its place in the capital area community goes far beyond a place to work out.
Published
June 12, 2014

Manchester pre-K ed tech draws fire at Town Meeting

Residents passed the $10,000 item that allows afternoon pre-kindergarten, and also decided to stick with the town’s motto.
Published
June 12, 2014

Windsor residents to set budget at Town Meeting Saturday

Road construction is proposed to be the single biggest increase in the $1.75 million budget.
Published
June 11, 2014

YMCA throwing birthday bash Friday in Augusta

The local YMCA will mark its 100th year in the capital city with a free barbecue and birthday party.
Published
June 10, 2014

Augusta’s Lithgow Library bond passes by wide margin

Work to renovate and expand the library is likely to begin in about a year.