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.

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Published
March 15, 2013

Damren, Rice elected as Belgrade selectmen; Childs in as roads commissioner

Richard Damren and incumbent Ernie Rice were elected to the Belgrade Board of Selectpersons Friday in a three-way race for two empty seats.
Published
March 14, 2013

Some Augusta streets may get new names

A committee tasked with sorting out confusing or similar-sounding street names in Augusta could add to the confusion, some officials are saying.
Published
March 13, 2013

Cost of reports from Augusta police could be raised

The cost of getting a copy of criminal and civil complaints, accident reports and other documents from the Augusta Police Department could triple under new proposal.
Published
March 13, 2013

Catholic community praises choice of Argentine as new pope

Excitement spread among the area’s Catholic community Wednesday as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was named Pope Francis.
Published
March 11, 2013

Special education program cuts under fire in Augusta

The Augusta Board of Education Monday was criticized for its proposed special education budget cuts as well as for asking for input on the budget without providing copies of the budget to the public.
Published
March 11, 2013

Developer looking to expand restaurant, retail options at Marketplace at Augusta

The Augusta Planning Board Tuesday will consider a proposal to erect a 17,600-square-foot space for small restaurants and retail stores to Marketplace at Augusta.
Published
March 10, 2013

Augusta taxpayers could pick up bigger tab after LePage’s proposed budget shift

Augusta’s proposed $26.7 million school budget could result in tax payers putting up more than $600,000 as a result of a cost-shift from the state, school officials say.
Published
March 10, 2013

Augusta energy study expected to find significant savings in upgrades

Augusta is looking to find energy and cost savings as they plan to continue upgrades to the Civic Center, City Center and Lithgow Public Library, among other city buildings. The changes are expected to pay for themselves as well as a $58,000 study.
Published
March 9, 2013

Vienna voters make quick work of Town Meeting warrant, stamping all articles

About 65 Vienna residents took about 45 minutes Saturday morning to breeze through the annual Town Meeting, approving every proposal put before them.
Published
March 9, 2013

Palermo voters take long view on road maintenance, boost paving budget at Town Meeting

Palermo voters at Saturday’s Town Meeting chose to spend $180,000 — the higher of two recommended figures — to pave town roads and appropriated $15,000 that the RSU 12 Withdrawal Committee.