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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PublishedSeptember 26, 2013
Augusta council discusses proposal that would require inspections of General Assistance housing
Mayor William Stokes said the intent was to focus on safety code issues to make sure tenants live in safe conditions. The ordinance would also require buildings to meet all federal, state and local building and land use codes.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2013
Augusta council to consider apartment inspections
A proposal that could require landlords to have their units inspected if they rent to tenants who receive housing assistance is up for Augusta City Council review Thursday.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2013
Outer Western Avenue fix to turn Augusta’s ‘rumble strip’ into wide, smooth ride
A heavily traveled stretch of Augusta’s Western Avenue some locals call “the rumble strip” should be a smooth, wide ride once a reconstruction project starting Sept. 30 and set to end next summer is done.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2013
‘Day for homeless vets’ at Augusta Elks lodge Sunday features country music
An event at the Augusta Elks Lodge, featuring award-winning country musicians from across the state Sunday, aims to raise money to help Maine’s homeless veterans.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2013
MaineGeneral says credit rating downgrade won’t have immediate impact
MaineGeneral Health officials say a downgraded credit rating will have no immediate impact, but it reaffirms the need for the health care provider to return to profitability.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2013
Summit gas regulator station gets Augusta planners’ approval
The line will bring natural gas from a steel main line, reduce its pressure and feed it into plastic pipeline for distribution in the city.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2013
State transportation department seeks zoning change to enable move to north Augusta site
Officials look to leave green garage building in State House’s shadow on Capitol Street, built in 1920, for a bigger space.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2013
Summit Natural Gas of Maine seeks approval for small Augusta regulator station
Amid concern from neighbor about noise, the company says Cony Street building would be an ‘inconspicuous facility.’
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2013
City puts safety codes in rental units under the microscope for receivers of state aid
City officials are considering setting minimum standards for living conditions of some apartment buildings, many of which have tenants that receive General Assistance.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2013
Augusta considers standards, inspections for General Assistance housing
Augusta city councilors on Thursday will consider whether to set minimum standards and require inspections of rental units for those who receive General Assistance housing money from the city.
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