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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PublishedMarch 29, 2021
Augusta eyes drug-treatment referral program as Waterville chief touts local response to opioid epidemic
Waterville’s Operation HOPE provides access, transportation, to referrals to substance-use disorder treatment centers, and Augusta city officials are interested in establishing those services in Maine’s capital city as well.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2021
Augusta propane truck crash leads to power shut-off, school closures
The crash occurred early Monday morning, resulting in a temporary road closure as well, officials said.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2021
Jefferson voters to consider fire truck purchase, internet study at Town Meeting
Jefferson will conduct its annual Town Meeting and election Tuesday, with secret ballot polling from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Jefferson Village School.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2021
New Augusta police station estimated cost: $20.5 million
The proposal for the new station at a former Hannaford site on Willow Street could go to residents for a vote in June.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2021
Washington residents to set budget, consider internet improvements at Town Meeting
The traditional, in-person meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Prescott Memorial School at 100 Waldoboro Road. Town elections are Friday, with polls open from from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
Pair airlifted to hospital after motorcycle crash on Interstate 95 in Augusta
Two motorcycle riders, a New Sharon man and a Jay woman, were not wearing helmets and suffered life-threatening injuries, police say.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2021
Pittston approves town office salary increases, revaluation funding
This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Pittston annual Town Meeting was conducted by secret ballot at the polls Saturday.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2021
Potential sale of beloved Belgrade Scouting camp falls through
A potential buyer, who planned to allow some use of the Camp Bomazeen property by Scouts, backed out of the deal because they couldn’t get financing for the deal, according to Scouting officials.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2021
Augusta’s ‘Cony Pride’ building gets reprieve from demolition for now
The city was approached by people expressing interest in acquiring and restoring the old building at former fire station site.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2021
Augusta firefighters administer COVID-19 vaccinations at Cony High School
Firefighters plan to offer additional clinics in the future, when they can get more vaccine.
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