Arlene “Nan” Brann-Brown, recipient of the Boston Post Cane in 2018, celebrates at her house.
Keith Edwards
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Body of missing swimmer, 70, recovered from Kennebec River in Richmond
John Charles Holmes of Georgetown was swimming with a friend when he was unable to return to their boat, anchored below the Richmond boat landing, according to searchers.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Four arrested on drug charges after Augusta search
One Augusta resident and three New York City residents charged with trafficking in cocaine.
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Manchester swimming spot draws crowds, complaints
Families who swim at the site say it can be difficult to find public swimming spots, especially this summer with the coronavirus pandemic prompting some water recreation areas and pools to close.
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Old Fort Western in Augusta open despite new world pandemic
City-owned fort, the oldest surviving wooden fort in the country, is open for tours, but not getting many visitors in pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Sewage could provide data on COVID-19’s prevalence in Augusta area
The city of Augusta and the Greater Augusta Utility District are using a federal grant to have wastewater samples tested for the coronavirus.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta rescinds coronavirus emergency declaration
City officials warn residents they must continue to be vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Historic Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade to be sold by Boy Scouts council in dire financial straits
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Manchester adopts budget, marijuana cultivation rules in 12-minute Town Meeting
Residents voted to consider all budget-related articles in a single vote at Thursday’s annual Town Meeting.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Windsor voters gather to approve budget, new snow plow
Socially distanced, but still in-person, Windsor conducted its annual Town Meeting on Wednesday night.