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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, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Clinton man pleads not guilty to murder in Waterville shooting death

by Keith Edwards July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Richard Hatt is charged with killing Stephen Killam in October 2024 in a Waterville parking lot.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Richmond mini-golf park adds second 18-hole course

by Keith Edwards July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

The new course, which held a soft opening Thursday, is fully accessible with more spots for shade.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Farmington 15-year-old dies after jumping into Hallowell’s Quarry Pond

by Staff Report July 2, 2025July 3, 2025

Koa Dumont was one of 4 teens who were swimming at the private pond Wednesday.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Augusta man charged after Western Avenue stabbing

by Keith Edwards July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

Frank L. Tripp, 56, indicted on charges of elevated aggravated assault and aggravated assault for allegedly stabbing another man outside an Augusta market in April.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

86 new residences approved off Riverside Drive in Augusta

by Keith Edwards June 30, 2025July 1, 2025

Despite some environmental concerns from residents, 42 duplexes and 2 single-family homes were approved by the Augusta Planning Board on the undeveloped land.