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 17, 2021
Shooter on trial for murder was punched before he shot Turner man, according to testimony
Gage Dalphonse, accused of shooting Jean Fournier in the parking lot of Walmart in Auburn in 2019, is on trial for murder in Augusta.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2021
Auburn Walmart victim shot twice in back after confrontation, autopsy shows
Gage Dalphonse, who shot and killed Jean Fournier in the Auburn Walmart parking lot in 2019, is on trial at the Augusta courthouse for murder.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2021
Rules meant to improve solar farm appearance proposed in Augusta
A moratorium put in place by city councilors bans any new solar farm development until rules increasing visual screening requirements are in place.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2021
United Way of Kennebec Valley to serve all of Kennebec County
United Way of Mid-Maine, which previously served Waterville, Winslow and seven other communities in northern Kennebec County, will now focus on rural communities in Somerset and part of Waldo counties.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2021
Augusta prepares as fall cleanup could be overwhelming due to pent-up demand
For the first time since 2013, city will collect residents’ bulky waste, brush and metal items — in some cases for a $15 fee.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2021
Retiring Augusta manager reflects on 43-year career in city government
William “Bill” Bridgeo is stepping down Monday after 23 years overseeing the city of Augusta.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2021
Augusta will have contested races for mayor, City Council and school board
Current At-Large Councilor Marci Alexander and Mark O’Brien, a former councilor and school board chairperson, seek to be elected mayor.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2021
Soaring home sale prices prompt Augusta to ponder property revaluation
Officials warn a revaluation, in the current market, is likely to push more of the property tax burden onto residents.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2021
Skowhegan-area teen suspect in chase that ended when they struck 5 cars in Fairfield
Driver suffered minor injuries, police said.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2021
Augusta picks acting city manager
Assistant City Manager Susan Robertson to serve as interm manager after City Manager William Bridgeo retires, before permanent replacement is found.
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