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 9, 2014

Oak Hill High School graduates: “What a class!”

Speakers reflect on what they’ve learned about themselves, what they’ve learned that will be useful, and what it takes to be an ‘everybody.’
Published
June 8, 2014

Cony class of 2014 restores hope, veteran teacher tells graduates in Augusta

Class members who spoke cited the school’s recent state football championship and improved SAT scores as memorable achievements during their time there.
Published
June 8, 2014

Teamwork, kindness of Maranacook graduates lauded in Readfield

Ski coach Ron Gifford, who graduated from the school in 1980 as a member of its first class, noted how similar the current class is to his own.
Published
June 7, 2014

Gardiner Area High School grads told their Maine upbringing can take them far

A Marine colonel who is a Gardiner alumnus described how his background has proved valuable as he commands fellow Marines.
Published
June 7, 2014

Manchester residents to set budget Thursday

Town Meeting voters will be asked to approve a $10,000 request for an education technician at the elementary school.
Published
June 7, 2014

Richmond High graduates urged to find their passion, keep their promises

Speakers at Richmond ceremony also talk about how important home is.
Published
June 5, 2014

Windsor Civil War veteran’s grave to get new stone

A Confederate artillery shell caused Thomas O’Connell to lose his right hand during the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Published
June 3, 2014

Fire station proposed for Augusta’s north end

Commercial development and high traffic counts are driving consideration of a station at Leighton Road and Anthony Avenue.
Published
June 2, 2014

Greyhound stop opens at Concord Coach Lines’ Augusta station

Hertz counter at Augusta State Airport, which closed when Greyhound did, will reopen, according to the airport manager.
Published
June 1, 2014

Augusta’s Lithgow Library to face key renovation vote

The $11.7 million project would be funded by an $8 million city bond, if voters approve at a June 10 referendum.