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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PublishedMarch 19, 2017
Augusta forum ponders how seniors will get around when they can no longer drive
Volunteer driver networks could help Mainers stay in their homes and communities.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2017
West Gardiner to get website, allows liquor sales, bans recreational marijuana businesses
Town Meeting voters also re-elected veteran Selectman Mert Hickey on Saturday.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2017
Pittston residents talk trash at Town Meeting
Meeting participants approved a proposal to rejoin the Hatch Hill landfill in Augusta.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2017
Stormwater rate increase would drain Augusta of more than $185,000 a year
A proposed utility district rate increase would increase most city homeowners’ bills by $1.13 a month.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2017
Augusta to take Howard Hill property despite concerns of future financial obligation
The agreement among the state, the city and the Kennebec Land Trust could commit the city to spend money to comply with future state regulations.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2017
Augusta councilors to consider seeking housing developers for former Statler mill site
City officials hope to see the city-owned riverside Kennebec Lockes site redeveloped.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2017
Nomination papers out for open City Council, school board seats in Augusta
The two spots are to be filled in a planned June election to fill the unexpired terms.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2017
Maine Veterans’ Homes proposes new Augusta facility
The $76.8 million, 138-bed nursing home for veterans would be built near Augusta hospital.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2017
Downtown Augusta bridge to be repainted, loudly, this summer
The Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western is due for $1.1 million paint job, parts of which are expected to bring loud noise to the low downtown bridge and its neighbors.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2017
Most Augusta councilors still favor acquiring Howard Hill despite potential financial hooks
While no vote was taken Thursday, the council appears to support the city manager’s conclusion that the project is worth the risk of having to spend money later to comply with future state rules.
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