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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PublishedNovember 30, 2020
Standoff in Dresden ends without arrest of man sought by police
Police are still seeking Nathon A. Taylor, 41, on an arrest warrant.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2020
Courts in Augusta to remain closed due to lack of staff after worker tested positive for COVID-19
The Capital Judicial Center closed to the public last week and is expected to remain shut down until Monday, Dec. 7.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
Richmond fair one of few this year for crafters, customers
Several craft shows, popular with holiday shoppers looking for unique items, have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2020
Despite pandemic, central Maine shops still full of heart on Small Businesses Saturday
Merchants at multiple small businesses said they’re trying to strike a balance in the pandemic between drawing enough shoppers to have a decent holiday sales season, but not so many shoppers all at the same time.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2020
Augusta courthouse closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Capital Judicial Center was closed to the public Tuesday and Wednesday.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2020
Augusta man, 24, indicted on charges he choked pregnant woman
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments last week on a range of cases.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2020
Has meter run out on Augusta Parking District?
City officials are considering whether to get rid of the Augusta Parking District, and to install parking meters on Water Street.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2020
Augusta man sentenced to 15 years for unlawful sexual contact with child
Mark D. Van Sickle pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting 8-year-old child in Augusta.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2020
Augusta’s historic review board stops project that started without approval, rejects plans for sign on Governor Hill mansion
A review of a project from Soo Parkhurst on Water Street was tabled until next month to see what proposed decks would look like, while saying no signs should be placed on the exterior of the city’s iconic State Street structure.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2020
Winthrop man sentenced to 15 years for firearm
Jonathan Bowers, a convicted felon, pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to unlawfully possessing a firearm.
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