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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PublishedOctober 29, 2024
Augusta man indicted on charges he punched, slapped, threatened woman
Kennebec County grand jury releases October indictments.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2024
Tax break sought to turn historic ‘castle of Augusta’ into boutique hotel
Developers hope to make Olde Federal Building a destination to draw people downtown.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2024
Augusta Interstate 95 on-ramp from Western Avenue to close temporarily
The on-ramp from eastbound Western Avenue onto Interstate 95 at Exit 109 is to close Monday, for about 30 days, as part of the replacement of the Western Avenue bridge.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2024
Augusta board approves height rules change for major redevelopment of former Kmart site
A $48 million redevelopment proposal could bring a hotel with a rooftop restaurant or bar, apartments or condominiums to the site off Western Avenue.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2024
Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Augusta Walmart
The Augusta Walmart has been the site of four bomb threats this year, among six Augusta Police have responded to citywide.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2024
‘Game-changing’ proposal would bring hotel, apartments, retail to former Kmart in Augusta
Due to the height of the proposed hotel – up to 85 feet – the project needs a contract zone from the city’s Planning Board.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2024
Augusta ponders how to spend remaining federal funding
With about $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding still to be allocated before the end of the year, city officials are considering whether to use the money to extend downtown police patrols, fix the Civic Center or help public schools narrow a $1.6 million budget gap.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2024
Watch: Clinton man arrested after fatal shooting in Waterville makes court appearance on murder charge
Richard Hatt, 57, who is accused of killing Stephen Killam, 47, of Fairfield on Tuesday morning, appeared by video Wednesday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2024
Three political newcomers compete for at-large seat on Augusta City Council
Bobby-Jo Bechard, Annalee Morris-Polley and Joseph Wathen are on the Nov. 5 ballot as they seek a three-year term on the council.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2024
Bail hearing reveals Waterville fistfight led to shooting, murder charge
Lawyers argue whether Tyler Quirion, charged with murder in the Feb. 19 shooting death of Justin Iraola in Waterville, should be held without bail.
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