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Staff Writer

Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and courts in Kennebec County, 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.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Augusta: What do you want in your next city manager?

by Keith Edwards July 23, 2021July 24, 2021

The new city manager is unlikely to be hired by the time William Bridgeo retires from his post in September.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Former China man found guilty in sexual exploitation, abuse trial

by Keith Edwards July 22, 2021July 23, 2021

Jared Jandreau was found guilty on 22 counts for getting a woman to take and send him sexually explicit images of a 6-year-old girl and one for solicitation of gross sexual assault.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Augusta woman says man repeatedly asked her to take, send sexually explicit images of girl

by Keith Edwards July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Jared Jandreau, formerly of China, is on trial on 23 counts of sexual crimes involving children.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Prosecutor says texts show former China man repeatedly sought sexually explicit images

by Keith Edwards July 20, 2021July 21, 2021

Defense attorneys argue that emoji, in text messages between Jared Jandreau and Jessica Cox, that were not preserved by state computer crimes experts mean the intent of the texters can’t be fully determined.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Former China man on trial for 23 counts of child sex offenses

by Keith Edwards July 19, 2021July 20, 2021

Jared Jandreau’s co-defendant, Jessica Cox, pleaded guilty to similar charges and was sentenced to serve five years in prison.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Plane safely lands despite landing gear malfunction at Augusta State Airport

by Keith Edwards July 16, 2021July 19, 2021

Federal Aviation Administration officials are investigating incident, in which no injuries were reported.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Maine State Library reopens in temporary quarters in Augusta

by Keith Edwards July 15, 2021July 19, 2021

The smaller space means computer usage requires a reservation, and a majority of the library’s collection is stored offsite but can be retrieved and made available at the new 242 State St. location.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Times Record