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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PublishedOctober 15, 2023
Augusta can wait no longer to work on diversity, equity and inclusion, some city councilors say
Councilors agree a committee is needed to ensure the city encourages diversity, but they disagree on timing and the need for training.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2023
Albion man accused of sexually assaulting child has request to see friends’ children denied
A Superior Court justice denied the request Thursday of local business owner Sean M. Eori, 43, after a state prosecutor argued it was the ‘exact same situation’ that led to Eori’s alleged crimes.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2023
Augusta sues police equipment suppliers for allegedly inflating prices of Tasers, body cameras
The city is the lead petitioner in a national class action lawsuit against Axon Enterprise Inc. and Safariland LLC, which was filed last week in federal court in New Jersey.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2023
Unity man faces charges after crash that killed one, injured one in Albion
Stephen Bard, 51, is facing several charges after the crash Friday near the intersection of Belfast and Unity roads.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2023
One killed, one injured in two-vehicle crash in Albion
One person expected to be charged in two-vehicle crash Friday at corner of Belfast and Unity roads.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2023
Strange brews, games, provide break from beer at Swine & Stein
Mead, kombucha, cider, wine, join beer at annual festival.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2023
Augusta council candidates debate homelessness, economic development
Two contested races for Augusta City Council are on the Nov. 7 ballot.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2023
Albion man indicted on child sex assault charges
Sean M. Eori, 43, was indicted on 11 charges by a Kennebec County grand jury.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2023
Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food
A Readfield couple’s lawsuit contends the voter-approved ‘right to food’ amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2023
Augusta officials decline to regulate speech after murals, neo-Nazi demonstration prompt policy review
Existing city ordinances and state laws balance the need to protect the public and allow free speech, officials said.
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