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 9, 2020

Augusta school board approves controversial broadcast media policy

A contentious discussion about input preceded the overwhelming approval of the policy that regulates commentary and advertising, while also requiring a payment.
Published
July 7, 2020

Belgrade, marina operator reach agreement in case that went to state Supreme Court

The Maine Supreme Court ruled the town did not err in denying permits to Brightside Wooden Boat Services.
Published
July 6, 2020

Readfield voters to look at ending fee to use town beach

The annual Readfield Town Meeting, set for Tuesday, July 14, also includes budget proposals expected to result in a property tax decrease.
Published
July 5, 2020

Restricted due to pandemic, evictions could resume next month in Maine

Central Maine landlords say their inability to evict nonpaying tenants has left them holding big bills.
Published
July 4, 2020

Fourth of July cruising in Whitefield seeks to fill gap left by canceled holiday events

Independence Day, Maine bicentennial celebrated in socially distanced style.
Published
June 30, 2020

Windsor to meet in-person for annual Town Meeting July 15

Voters will weigh in on town spending plan that is slightly less than the current year’s budget.
Published
June 28, 2020

Knotty tree fungus strikes cherry, plum trees in Augusta

City officials plan to remove 14 infected cherry trees at Monument Park, off Memorial Circle.
Published
June 26, 2020

Bail set at $500,000 for man accused of striking trooper during central Maine chase

Robert Belmain, accused of injuring Trooper Mickael Nunez who tried to stop his fleeing vehicle with a spike strip, made his first court appearance Friday and had his bail set at $500,000.
Published
June 25, 2020

Police charge man who allegedly struck state trooper during central Maine car chase

Robert Belmain, 53, of Caribou faces charges of elevated aggravated assault and reckless conduct in connection with a chase that severely injured Trooper Mickael Nunez.
Published
June 23, 2020

Augusta City Council approves $67 million budget, with no tax increase

City councilors hold special meeting Tuesday to revise recently approved budget.