Keith Edwards

Kennebec Journal

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.

Latest

Published
July 20, 2020

Augusta rescinds coronavirus emergency declaration

City officials warn residents they must continue to be vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Published
July 18, 2020

Historic Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade to be sold by Boy Scouts council in dire financial straits

The Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America has decided to sell Belgrade youth camp on the shores of Great Pond that has hosted scouts since 1945 so it can raise money to stay afloat.
Published
July 17, 2020

Manchester adopts budget, marijuana cultivation rules in 12-minute Town Meeting

Residents voted to consider all budget-related articles in a single vote at Thursday’s annual Town Meeting.
Published
July 16, 2020

Windsor voters gather to approve budget, new snow plow

Socially distanced, but still in-person, Windsor conducted its annual Town Meeting on Wednesday night.
Published
July 14, 2020

Hatch Hill landfill in Augusta reopening Saturdays

The landfill is still not accepting cash — credit or debit cards only — but otherwise has largely returned to normal operations, accepting household trash and recycling from Tuesday through Saturday.
Published
July 14, 2020

Colonial Theater hires interim leader to take on fundraising, restoration of Augusta theater

Kathi Wall previously led The Edge teen center, Augusta Boys and Girls Club, and the Maine Lakes Resource Center.
Published
July 13, 2020

Augusta officials seek process to assess art proposed for public places

Recent downtown art projects prompt talk of creating a city arts commission.
Published
July 11, 2020

Two-way race for Belgrade selectboard seat

Incumbent Michael Barrett, chairman of the selectboard, faces a challenge from Dan Newman, a former selectman.
Published
July 10, 2020

Manchester residents to gather in person to vote on budget, marijuana cultivation

Manchester’s annual Town Meeting is July 16 at Manchester Elementary School.
Published
July 10, 2020

Belgrade residents to consider adding second full-time firefighter, switching to appointed road commissioner

For the first time, Belgrade’s annual Town Meeting warrant will be decided at the polls, with the vote set for Tuesday, July 14.