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 31, 2020
Deer hunting season underway with a bang
Hunters say hunting is largely unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2020
Indictments handed up for drug trafficking in Augusta, Gardiner, Waterville
Police searches turned up drugs and guns, leading to arrests of New Yorkers, as well as those from central Maine.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2020
Pair indicted for alleged Waterville drive-by shooting
A Kennebec County grand jury last week hands up indictments on numerous incidents.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2020
Augusta councilors express support for tax break for 250-unit apartment complex
Saxon Partners is seeking a tax increment financing deal with the city that would return 70% of the tax revenue over 25 years, or about $7.8 million, to the developer.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2020
Clinton man to serve 4 years for sex offense, gun charges
Silvestre Frutuoso, 52, pleads guilty to unlawful sexual contact and touching, endangering the welfare of a child, and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2020
Need for emergency housing expected to worsen in Augusta
Proposed new task force to seek better coordination of those who can help those in need find housing.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2020
Augusta man sentenced on assault, drug, threatening and theft charges
Joshua G. Devito, 26, cut a man with a broken bottle during a fight on State Street in Augusta in May.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2020
Former New York man sentenced for drug trafficking
Justice William Stokes warns Justin Lugo he must change how he lives his life and be there for his son.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2020
Former councilor, drug recovery advocate, seek at-large spot on Augusta City Council
Harold Elliott and Courtney Allen are vying for an at-large city council seat being vacated by Darek Grant.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2020
Vassalboro man sentenced for 2019 CVS robbery in Augusta
Daniel Cooley apologized for the crime, especially to a store clerk, citing drug abuse as a driving factor for his behavior.
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