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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PublishedJune 13, 2021
Police identify Oakland man killed during crash in Augusta Saturday
Patric Sherman, 58, of Oakland, died when his 2008 Yamaha was involved in a crash with an SUV in Augusta, police say.
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PublishedJune 12, 2021
Gardiner Area High School graduates told their resiliency will serve them well
Graduates overcame challenges, student speakers said.
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PublishedJune 12, 2021
Augusta residents to decide whether to borrow $20.5 million to build new police station
Augusta Police officers say the current station, a former Navy building on Union Street, is in deplorable condition and bad for morale.
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PublishedJune 11, 2021
Cony High School graduates come together as a whole for the first time this year
The pandemic kept the Class of 2021 from having a traditional senior year.
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PublishedJune 10, 2021
Augusta officials ponder flag policy in response to LGBTQ Pride display request
The goal is to have a policy in place by next June, and in the shorter term, officials plan to issue a proclamation showing support for the gay community.
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PublishedJune 9, 2021
Windsor residents adopt budget at in-person annual Town Meeting
Voters agree to put money into multiple reserve accounts to prepare for future needs.
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PublishedJune 8, 2021
Augusta officials ponder hanging Pride flags without city policy on books
City officials seek to show support for LGBTQ community, but some worried allowing Pride flags could bring lawsuits or set precedent for other displays on city property.
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PublishedJune 7, 2021
Washington library to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic Tuesday
Those 12 or older may receive the vaccine between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Gibbs Library at 40 Old Union Road.
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PublishedJune 7, 2021
Somerville residents to consider budget in annual Town Meeting voting at polls
Tuesday vote could also establish a board to oversee proposed new municipal broadband network.
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PublishedJune 5, 2021
Windsor voters to consider budget with 4.76% increase at annual Town Meeting
Residents to vote on budget, settle other town business, in person Wednesday at Windsor Elementary School.
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