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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PublishedApril 16, 2013
Augusta area marathoners say Boston remains in their plans
Augusta area marathoners, including Anna Ackerman and Joe Viselli, say next year’s Boston Marathon remain in their plans, even after Monday’s bombing.
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PublishedApril 15, 2013
Central Mainers grateful for safety after Boston Marathon explosions
Central Maine residents near the scene of Monday’s Boston Marathon explosions, and their family members, say they’re safe and grateful for that safety.
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PublishedApril 15, 2013
New North Pond Hermit charges stem from Rome clothing theft
The pair of jeans and belt Christopher Knight, the North Pond Hermit, was wearing when he was arrested April 4 were among the numerous items he stole as he lived alone in the woods for the last 27 years, according to a police affidavit.
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PublishedApril 10, 2013
Hit-and-run suspect shocked 4 times, police say
Police say they shocked a man with a stun gun multiple times after leading authorities on a chase.
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PublishedApril 9, 2013
Augusta council considers police, fire department hires on Thursday
Augusta city councilors will meet Thursday to discuss adding a police officer and two firefighter/paramedics as part of their review of the proposed public safety budget.
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PublishedApril 8, 2013
Maine mayors say state must step up as economic development partner
The mayors said more state investment is needed to spur the economy, create jobs and maintain the state’s crucial infrastructure.
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PublishedApril 6, 2013
Maine National Guard eyes HQ move from Camp Keyes to Civic Center Drive in Augusta
Some operations and most of the people at Camp Keyes could move to a proposed $30 million Maine National Guard Joint Force Headquarters that would be built off Civic Center Drive by late 2015.
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PublishedApril 4, 2013
Augusta council begins review of city budget
City councilors said proposed state revenue cuts are primarily to blame for a possible 6.6 percent increase in property taxes.
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PublishedApril 3, 2013
Natural gas firm draws hundreds to job fair
Hundreds of experienced, potential workers attended a job fair sponsored by Summit Natural Gas hoping for one of the 45 jobs that may become available.
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PublishedApril 3, 2013
Richmond residents move annual meeting to June
Richmond residents rather meet in warmer weather and agree to have its annual Town Meetings in June.
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