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
February 7, 2020

Former Augusta church to be allowed to host gatherings without providing on-site parking

Augusta City Council approved zoning changes meant to help the new owner of St. Mark’s Church preserve and redevelop the historic stone structure.
Published
February 6, 2020

Killer wins court approval to go to Portland for daughter’s medical treatment

Derek Soucy was found not criminally responsible for the 2001 beating death of an 88-year-old man in Portland.
Published
February 4, 2020

Augusta taxi operator, cited for junk cars in yard, seeks to renew license

Longtime Augusta business Al’s & Double R’s Taxi is working to comply with city codes after earlier being denied a license renewal, officials say.
Published
February 4, 2020

Former Bread of Life official pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

Jeffrey A. Tyler, 48, of Augusta denied allegations he sexually assaulted a female victim at least three times, beginning when she was a minor.
Published
February 3, 2020

Two charged in Augusta with meth trafficking

Police said they discovered 114 grams of methamphetamine in a vehicle and 155 grams at a Pittston house.
Published
January 31, 2020

Putting Augusta police station downtown could cost less than originally thought

Fire and police chiefs say downtown site would bring concerns about flooding that must be addressed.
Published
January 29, 2020

Driver in Litchfield double-fatal accident indicted on felony manslaughter charges

Shawn W. Metayer, 60, police said, had a blood alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit when he got behind the wheel of a vehicle involved in the accident that claimed the lives of Derek and Stephanie Trudeau.
Published
January 29, 2020

Gardiner shooting victim dies, suspect charged with murder

Jordan Johnson, 22, died Tuesday after being shot over the weekend in an incident where another man was stabbed.
Published
January 28, 2020

China man, Augusta woman accused of sexual exploitation of child

Jared D. Jandreau, 35, of China, and Jessica E. Cox, 31, of Augusta, were indicted Friday by a Kennebec County grand jury.
Published
January 27, 2020

Suspect in Gardiner shooting-stabbing case goes before judge

Dylan Ketcham, 21, of Gardiner, charged with elevated aggravated assault for allegedly attacking Caleb Trudeau, 21, with a knife.