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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PublishedNovember 29, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta
The number of inmates at the facility will be limited until the outbreak ends, Sheriff Ken Mason says.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2021
Goldfinch Creamery helps latke party tradition continue in Gardiner
A recently opened eatery in Gardiner pivots from ice cream and hot chocolate to latkes to host an annual gathering.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2021
Supply chain no big deal on Small Business Saturday
Central Maine shop owners say more people seem to be shopping locally.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2021
Mount Vernon man, called ‘epitome of a pedophile’ by victim, sentenced to 6 years over sexual assault
Jeffrey D. Wiles sexually abused victim for several years, authorities said.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2021
Augusta man allegedly assaults woman who gave him ride, tries to crash her vehicle
Christopher M. Good, 55, faces charges of assault and unlawful sexual touching following the Thursday incident, police said.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2021
Augusta councilors vote to purchase Willow Street lot for new police station
Augusta will pay just under $2.4 million for the site, with a $900,000 payment from Hannaford helping fund the purchase.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2021
Vassalboro man admits he stalked ex-girlfriend, stole her father’s ashes and her daughter’s geckos
Edward B. Robinson, 40, is expected to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to assault and terrorizing charges.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2021
Officers involved in deadly Augusta shelter shooting return to duty after internal investigation
An internal Augusta Police Department investigation into the shooting death of Dustin Paradis determined no corrective or disciplinary action was warranted.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2021
New Augusta animal shelter, with better space for animals and people, planned on about 75 acres
Kennebec Valley Humane Society gets a big donation from car-dealing family to start fundraising campaign to build a new facility off Leighton Road.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2021
Human remains found by hunter in Augusta area, authorities say
Police are investigating the origin of the skeletal remains that were discovered this past weekend.
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