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
December 30, 2012

Red Barn restaurant recognized with President’s Award by Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce

AUGUSTA — Since starting a series of benefit dinners in November 2010, The Red Barn restaurant has raised $400,000 for local nonprofit groups, events and individuals in need.
Published
December 27, 2012

Big storm a big boon for region’s skiing, snowmobiling venues

The same snow that kept, or in some cases sent, central Mainers off the roads Thursday is likely to send some of them into the woods atop skis and snowmobiles in the coming days.
Published
December 27, 2012

Few problems on capital-area roads early Thursday

Gov. Paul LePage closed all state offices because of the storm, and skiers will have to wait to use Augusta cross-country trails.
Published
December 25, 2012

Hallowell filmmaker plans gala for opening of short film

Hallowell real estate developer turned filmmaker Chris Walters wanted the premiere of his new short film to be about more than the film itself.
Published
December 23, 2012

Abused puppies from Tennessee reunited at Augusta doggy daycare

AUGUSTA — Hoot, Meta and Sierra were found suffering from hypothermia and dehydration in a box left out in the sweltering Southern sun for days.
Published
December 18, 2012

Augusta, state seek new deal for managing airport

AUGUSTA — A 15-year lease agreement between the city and the state-owned airport allowing the city to run the airport is likely to be dropped in favor of a new deal that officials say better reflects how the operation is managed.
Published
December 17, 2012

Region’s school superintendents discuss responses to Sandy Hook school shooting

Even before Friday’s school shooting in Newtown, Conn., officials at Maranacook area schools had made plans to improve building security and emergency response procedures.
Published
December 10, 2012

Augusta school board to consider Cony assistant principal as interim high school head

AUGUSTA — Assistant principal Kimberly Silsby will be considered to fill in as interim principal of Cony High School by the board of education when it meets Wednesday.
Published
December 9, 2012

Gardiner diner puts on fourth annual latke party to celebrate start of Hanukkah

GARDINER — “Latke, latke, latke,” 6-year-old Yana Montell said as she waited — almost patiently — with a row of other young girls sipping hot cocoa on their stools Sunday afternoon at the A1 Diner’s counter, waiting for the gathering’s star attraction.
Published
December 9, 2012

Penney Memorial Christmas Cantata makes 25th annual run Sunday

AUGUSTA — Julie Gilbert is reaching out to a familiar face from the past to bring something both new and traditional to the annual Penney Memorial Christmas Cantata.