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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PublishedJuly 16, 2018
As Augusta nears two-way traffic vote, dividing lines come in focus
Concerns over traffic congestion in Augusta’s Water Street area are up against a drive for downtown revitalization efforts.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2018
Influx of arts, events in downtown Augusta signals new push for activity
Officials hope to draw more people downtown with riverfront concerts and other events, a new outdoor movie night, a growing number of large colorful murals and 6 new pieces of metal sculpture.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2018
Food trucks serving state workers on Augusta east campus
The new food trucks are open to passersby, but their main target audience is the roughly 750-strong state workforce on the site.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2018
Experts say grubs infesting Augusta grass can be overcome
The City Council was told a combination of pesticides, alternate grass varieties and other techniques can solve the problem that has turned many of the city’s formerly green spaces brown.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2018
Beetle grubs leaving Augusta grassless
City officials are weighing how to attack the problem, which is affecting parks, cemeteries, major intersections and public grounds.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2018
Father Frank reached outside of St. Michael Catholic Parish to help those in need
The Rev. Francis Morin, who just retired as administrator, says he just followed and shared the Gospel.
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PublishedJune 29, 2018
Maryland driver arrested after police chase on I-95 in Augusta
Police attempted to pull over a vehicle traveling north around 2 p.m., but the driver — identified as Lenwood Williams — refused to stop.
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PublishedJune 28, 2018
Refugees, landlords good for each other, experts say at Augusta forum
Learning how to communicate is the key to helping each other, advocates said.
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PublishedJune 26, 2018
Augusta board recommends rules for medical pot caregivers operating out of homes
The rules still need City Council approval in order to take effect.
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PublishedJune 26, 2018
Augusta’s downtown riverfront to feature concerts benefiting theater revival project
Mallett Brothers and Dustbowl Revival will play on Front Street in July, while Kennebec River Day and Brewfest are scheduled for Saturday.
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