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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

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.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Colonial Theater hires interim leader to take on fundraising, restoration of Augusta theater

by Keith Edwards July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

Kathi Wall previously led The Edge teen center, Augusta Boys and Girls Club, and the Maine Lakes Resource Center.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Augusta officials seek process to assess art proposed for public places

by Keith Edwards July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

Recent downtown art projects prompt talk of creating a city arts commission.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Two-way race for Belgrade selectboard seat

by Keith Edwards July 11, 2020July 11, 2020

Incumbent Michael Barrett, chairman of the selectboard, faces a challenge from Dan Newman, a former selectman.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Manchester residents to gather in person to vote on budget, marijuana cultivation

by Keith Edwards July 10, 2020July 10, 2020

Manchester’s annual Town Meeting is July 16 at Manchester Elementary School.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Belgrade residents to consider adding second full-time firefighter, switching to appointed road commissioner

by Keith Edwards July 10, 2020July 11, 2020

For the first time, Belgrade’s annual Town Meeting warrant will be decided at the polls, with the vote set for Tuesday, July 14.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Augusta school board approves controversial broadcast media policy

by Keith Edwards July 9, 2020July 10, 2020

A contentious discussion about input preceded the overwhelming approval of the policy that regulates commentary and advertising, while also requiring a payment.