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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

New state boat launch, accessible family fishing area approved for Togus Pond in Augusta

by Keith Edwards May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

In a Zoom meeting Tuesday, numerous Togus Pond property owners objected to the project due to the potential for increased boat traffic and milfoil from launch users.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Following one positive test, all other Augusta firefighters test negative for COVID-19

by Keith Edwards May 12, 2020May 12, 2020

While one firefighter-paramedic tested positive last week and was hospitalized for COVID-19, the other 50 members of the Augusta Fire Department have tested negative.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education, Sports

Controversial Augusta Schools proposed broadcast policy back with content restrictions included

by Keith Edwards May 11, 2020May 11, 2020

The previously rejected policy, which broadcasters said would force them to stop covering Cony sports if it passed, was revised to lower fees, but the regulations on content remain.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Augusta middle school teacher lives to teach

by Keith Edwards May 8, 2020May 8, 2020

Susan Moore, who teaches science to seventh graders at Augusta’s Cony Middle and High School, is connecting with students outside of the classroom.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Augusta firefighter tests positive for COVID-19, prompting quarantine of others

by Keith Edwards May 7, 2020May 8, 2020

The Augusta city emergency services worker is now resting at home, while five others have been placed on a 14-day quarantine, according to the fire chief.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Central Maine Memorial Day parades, Fourth of July events canceled due to coronavirus restrictions

by Keith Edwards May 5, 2020May 6, 2020

Augusta, Belgrade, Winthrop and Gardiner are among the communities that have canceled celebrations, while Wayne is looking to put a new twist on Memorial Day.

Kennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine

No fair for Windsor, Litchfield, Monmouth

by Keith Edwards May 4, 2020May 5, 2020

Other Maine fairs — annual summer traditions for many — are also in jeopardy of not taking place in 2020 due to coronavirus concerns and restrictions on public gatherings.