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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PublishedJuly 30, 2020
Manchester officials look to end swimming at Outlet Bridge
In response to complaints about overcrowding and inappropriate behavior, town officials are planning changes to discourage use of the popular swimming spot.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2020
Oakland and New York men indicted on drug trafficking charges after motel bust
Eric Caswell, 41, of Oakland and Tarik Squire, 37, of Bronx, New York, were arrested Jan. 2 by Augusta police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents, who were waiting for them at the Super 8 motel in Augusta.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2020
Indictments handed up in Waterville drive-by shooting, China chase in which trooper was hit by car
Following months-long delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, a Kennebec County grand jury indicted several people last week.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
Woman collapses during confrontation at Richmond go-karting track
Altercation between adults was related to a children’s race, according to police and other emergency workers.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
Photo: West Gardiner woman celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends
Arlene “Nan” Brann-Brown, recipient of the Boston Post Cane in 2018, celebrates at her house.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
Body of missing swimmer, 70, recovered from Kennebec River in Richmond
John Charles Holmes of Georgetown was swimming with a friend when he was unable to return to their boat, anchored below the Richmond boat landing, according to searchers.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2020
Four arrested on drug charges after Augusta search
One Augusta resident and three New York City residents charged with trafficking in cocaine.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2020
Manchester swimming spot draws crowds, complaints
Families who swim at the site say it can be difficult to find public swimming spots, especially this summer with the coronavirus pandemic prompting some water recreation areas and pools to close.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2020
Old Fort Western in Augusta open despite new world pandemic
City-owned fort, the oldest surviving wooden fort in the country, is open for tours, but not getting many visitors in pandemic.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2020
Sewage could provide data on COVID-19’s prevalence in Augusta area
The city of Augusta and the Greater Augusta Utility District are using a federal grant to have wastewater samples tested for the coronavirus.
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