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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

Old Fort Western in Augusta open despite new world pandemic

by Keith Edwards July 24, 2020July 25, 2020

City-owned fort, the oldest surviving wooden fort in the country, is open for tours, but not getting many visitors in pandemic.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Sewage could provide data on COVID-19’s prevalence in Augusta area

by Keith Edwards July 23, 2020July 24, 2020

The city of Augusta and the Greater Augusta Utility District are using a federal grant to have wastewater samples tested for the coronavirus.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Augusta rescinds coronavirus emergency declaration

by Keith Edwards July 20, 2020July 21, 2020

City officials warn residents they must continue to be vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Historic Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade to be sold by Boy Scouts council in dire financial straits

by Keith Edwards July 18, 2020July 20, 2020

The Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America has decided to sell Belgrade youth camp on the shores of Great Pond that has hosted scouts since 1945 so it can raise money to stay afloat.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Manchester adopts budget, marijuana cultivation rules in 12-minute Town Meeting

by Keith Edwards July 17, 2020July 17, 2020

Residents voted to consider all budget-related articles in a single vote at Thursday’s annual Town Meeting.

Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine

Windsor voters gather to approve budget, new snow plow

by Keith Edwards July 16, 2020July 17, 2020

Socially distanced, but still in-person, Windsor conducted its annual Town Meeting on Wednesday night.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Hatch Hill landfill in Augusta reopening Saturdays

by Keith Edwards July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

The landfill is still not accepting cash — credit or debit cards only — but otherwise has largely returned to normal operations, accepting household trash and recycling from Tuesday through Saturday.