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
February 6, 2014

Augusta Council clears way for home away from home for MaineGeneral patients, families

Farmhouse of Hope will allow patients and families to stay for free after medical zone was amended to allow medical guest houses.
Published
February 4, 2014

Augusta council to vote on hospitality house

A Ronald McDonald House-type home near the new hospital requires a zoning change by city council.
Published
February 4, 2014

Hug leads to Super Bowl tickets for Augusta native

Cony High School graduate Shari Katz won tickets to Sunday’s game through a promotion by Frito Lay.
Published
February 2, 2014

Cabin Fever Art Show brings warmth, color to winter

Longfellow’s Greenhouses in Manchester makes space for some 30 artists to display and sell their wares
Published
February 2, 2014

Man suffers head wound in apparent accidental shooting on Cobbosseecontee Stream

Police said the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening and confiscated a Chinese-made rifle with bayonet attached from a West Gardiner man.
Published
February 1, 2014

Kennebec County Republicans caucus in Augusta, seek party unity as elections approach

Party Chairman Rick Benett says divisions that plagued the party in 2012 are no longer evident.
Published
February 1, 2014

Augusta Food Bank money dwindles as need escalates

Last year, the food bank served more people and families than it has since it opened in 1981.
Published
February 1, 2014

Woman treated for smoke inhalation after West Gardiner house fire

Firefighters reportedly had the blaze under control shortly before 2 p.m.
Published
January 29, 2014

Cutler tours downtown Augusta, visits businesses, pitches his book

Independent gubernatorial candidate said the fact opponents Mike Michaud and Paul LePage hold office gives them more name recognition, putting him at a disadvantage.
Published
January 27, 2014

Converting Augusta Civic Center to natural gas not easy or cheap

Augusta will likely need to use tax increment financing money to help pay to convert nine of the arena’s 18 boilers from propane to natural gas.