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
November 15, 2021

Armed robbery suspect sought by police in Gardiner

A Big Apple store clerk was robbed at gunpoint last week, according to authorities.
Published
November 15, 2021

Firefighters extinguish shed fire before it spreads to Augusta house

Flames reported early Sunday afternoon at 99 Green St., officials say.
Published
November 12, 2021

As homelessness increases in Augusta, officials seek solutions

When Robin Oviatt was evicted earlier this year, the only shelter she could find was one she put together herself with a tent and pop-up canopies covered by a tarp.
Published
November 11, 2021

Augusta officials approve solar farm under new rules

The Church Hill Road project is to be built adjacent to an existing, 34-acre solar farm built by the same developer that drew concern from neighbors and passersby about its appearance.
Published
November 5, 2021

State proposal for solar project at Augusta State Airport draws concern over ‘terrible’ impact on woods

City officials are concerned power lines to site would ruin the pristine woods of the Bond Brook Recreation Area, where there are no power lines now.
Published
November 3, 2021

Waterville man sentenced on charges involving gun, homemade knife

Emmanual Hurtado, 30, is expected to serve six months in jail in connection with the latest charges.
Published
November 3, 2021

Friends gather by river in Augusta to honor memory of man shot by police in armed confrontation

Dustin J. Paradis, who had Asperger’s syndrome, was remembered by friends at the Wednesday gathering as sweet, giving and helpful.
Published
November 2, 2021

Judkins, St. Valle elected to Augusta City Council seats

Kevin Judkins and Abbie St. Valle won their seats as a total of five candidates competed in two contested council races.
Published
November 2, 2021

O’Brien defeats Alexander in race for Augusta mayor

Mark O’Brien, a former city councilor and Board of Education chairman, beats At-Large Councilor Marci Alexander by 444 votes, according to unofficial results.
Published
November 2, 2021

Democrat elected to fill Augusta-area House seat previously held by Republican

Raegan LaRochelle defeated James Orr in race to fill vacant spot of House District 86, according to unofficial results.