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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PublishedFebruary 7, 2017
Augusta school budget down but would require more from local taxpayers
The superintendent is expressing concerns that the school budget is headed toward a cliff because it is spending all its reserve funds.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2017
Should Augusta have two-way traffic through downtown?
Proponents of the change have said one-way traffic moves drivers through too quickly, which discourages pedestrians from walking in the area and makes it less likely they would shop downtown.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2017
Downtown Augusta named to National Register of Historic Places
The designation is expected to help downtown building owners get funding help for renovations.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2017
Augusta school budget presentation due Monday
The school board also is scheduled to meet Wednesday to consider a new lighting proposal.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2017
Augusta blasting study tabled because of disagreement
City Manager William Bridgeo suggested the council ask an independent expert contractor to come to a future council meeting to discuss what it could do for the city.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2017
Anti-KKK fliers left on Augusta’s Sand Hill
Fliers that declare ‘ALL ARE WELCOME HERE’ were found taped to utility poles on city streets two days after fliers promoting the KKK were found.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2017
Augusta to consider hiring engineering firm to examine blasting claims
Grandview neighbors say the mining operation damages their homes, which blasting company representatives deny.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2017
Ku Klux Klan fliers shock residents in Augusta, Gardiner, Freeport neighborhoods
Augusta Police Chief Robert Gregoire said such fliers have been found in other parts of the country and an Augusta clergyman thinks the fliers are connected to the targeting of refugees.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2017
Mainer’s video shows a time before supermarkets ruled the roost
Interviews capture a bygone era when small stores were a place for both groceries and fellowship.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2017
Augusta to look into starting trolley-bus from State House to downtown
Proponents say a bus run could connect state workers to the downtown, providing a much needed spark for local businesses.
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