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
October 29, 2011

Program offers Augusta children chance to learn French

AUGUSTA — French will still be spoken in at least some of the city’s public elementary schools, even though funding for the elementary French program was cut from the school budget last year.
Published
October 29, 2011

Neighbor occupied in Augusta

AUGUSTA — Having their neighborhood “occupied” is getting a little old for the Rheaume family. Living in the only remaining residence next to Capitol Park, the Rheaumes are no strangers to protests or other public events next door to their 118-year-old Union Street home.
Published
October 28, 2011

Augusta council near decision on paving plant

AUGUSTA — Following heated debate city councilors indicated they’re ready to vote, one way or the other, on a long-tabled proposal that would force a paving plant that has drawn numerous complaints from its neighbors out of business, or at least out of its current location.
Published
October 27, 2011

Kennebec Technologies sees growth in struggling economy

AUGUSTA — Stalwart manufacturer Kennebec Technologies is growing and hiring.
Published
October 27, 2011

Local business boasts in-demand job

AUGUSTA — Stalwart manufacturer Kennebec Technologies is growing and hiring. The Church Hill Road company expects 12 percent growth this year and 10 percent in 2012. Since 2010, the firm has hired about a dozen new workers.
Published
October 26, 2011

Library image causes a stir before election

AUGUSTA — A photo of the city’s Lithgow Public Library in pro-racino campaign materials has local officials crying foul.
Published
October 26, 2011

Credit union open to student jobs

AUGUSTA — A new Maine Education Association Credit Union branch at Capital Area Technical Center will dispense financial lessons — and money.
Published
October 23, 2011

Augusta first to approve natural gas pipeline TIF

AUGUSTA — Augusta became the first municipality to approve a tax break for a proposed natural gas pipeline that would run from Richmond through Augusta and nine other communities to Madison.
Published
October 23, 2011

City, energy firm to eye new sources

AUGUSTA — City officials have agreed to a deal with a renewable energy development firm in an effort to have the largest city and school buildings powered and warmed more by the sun.
Published
October 22, 2011

Augusta first to grant tax break for proposed natural gas line

AUGUSTA — Augusta became the first municipality to approve a tax break for a proposed natural gas pipeline that would run from Richmond through Augusta and nine other communities to Madison.