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 16, 2012
New store wants to meet basic needs
RICHMOND — A new downtown thrift store aims to help local people meet their most basic needs — clothing, food and heat — while giving others with more clothing than they need a chance to get rid of it and help the cause.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2012
State still wants natural gas pipeline, but next step is unclear
AUGUSTA — State officials said Thursday they remain very much interested in natural gas being brought to more Mainers, even though flaws have torpedoed the state’s award of a multi-million dollar contract to build a pipeline in central Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2012
Despite setback, Maine still hopeful about natural gas pipeline deal
AUGUSTA — State officials said Thursday they remain very much interested in natural gas being brought to more Mainers, even though flaws have torpedoed the state’s award of a multi-million dollar contract to build a pipeline in central Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2012
Maine throws out its multi-million natural gas award
The state has thrown out its award of a gas pipeline project to a company with ties to Central Maine Power because the state’s bid system was flawed and unfair, an appeals panel has ruled.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2012
Augusta council to ponder panhandling problem
AUGUSTA — Fundraisers and beggars coming out into city streets to approach motorists for money have prompted complaints and concerns about public safety.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2012
C-SPAN producing documentaries about Augusta’s history
AUGUSTA — The history and literary life of the capital city will be highlighted on national cable television by C-SPAN crews who are filming in the area this week.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2012
Augusta superintendent proposes new assistant position
AUGUSTA — A plan to create a new assistant superintendent’s position goes to the Board of Education on Wednesday.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2012
Augusta’s history and literary life subject of C-SPAN program
“Augusta has a remarkable and broad history, one that goes right back to” the Plymouth Colony and the Pilgrims who helped found this nation, the state historian says.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2012
C-SPAN crews filming in Augusta this week
AUGUSTA — C-SPAN producers are in capital area this week visiting various historic and literary sites and interviewing locals with the resulting productions to be broadcast on two cable TV channels next month.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2012
University of Maine at Augusta students design proposals for Bond Brook lodge
UMA students were briefed on the many ways organizers see using a multi-use lodge they propose for the site by Rogers, a local doctor, International Skiing Federation official, and guiding force behind the creation, over the last several years, of the Bond Brook Recreation Area.
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