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.

Latest

Published
June 5, 2012

Geothermal system tapped for new building of O’Connor Group

AUGUSTA — The new O’Connor Chevy, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealership building that opened Monday taps deep into the earth for its heat and cooling.
Published
June 3, 2012

Cony band director ready for final bow

AUGUSTA — Dwight Tibbetts, who will soon lead his last concert after 32 years as a music teacher and band director in Augusta’s schools, says it hasn’t really been about the music.
Published
June 2, 2012

Closing of public swim spot among Augusta budget cuts

AUGUSTA — A $51.4 million city and school budget carrying a 1.46 percent tax increase and cuts, including a police patrol position and one of the few public swimming spots in the city, has won unanimous approval by city councilors.
Published
June 2, 2012

Two vie for GOP District 57 spot

AUGUSTA — A candidate facing a criminal charge related to his campaign finances is up against a candidate who apparently isn’t talking publicly about his campaign.
Published
June 1, 2012

Augusta budget, tax increase, approved

AUGUSTA — City councilors unanimously approved a $51.4 million city and school budget Thursday night, rejecting pleas to restore between $29,000 and $40,000 in funds to keep Bicentennial Nature Park open.
Published
May 28, 2012

Number of students to increase

AUGUSTA — The city’s school population is expected to grow over the next decade after experiencing a 10-year dip, bucking a statewide trend of decreasing student enrollment.
Published
May 27, 2012

Local doctor has key position

Dr. Laurel Coleman works directly with patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, trying to improve lives one at a time.
Published
May 27, 2012

Manchester M.D. plays key role in national policy

Dr. Laurel Coleman works directly with patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, trying to improve lives one at a time.
Published
May 26, 2012

Hein to fight campaign theft charge

AUGUSTA — A local House of Representatives candidate charged with attempted theft by deception plans to fight the charge and stay in the race.
Published
May 26, 2012

Hein says he will fight charge, stay in race for House

AUGUSTA — A local House of Representatives candidate charged with attempted theft by deception plans to fight the charge and stay in the race.