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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, Maine Crime

Waterville man allegedly exposed himself to girl at Augusta store, police say

by Keith Edwards February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

Nicholas R. Hutchings made his initial court appearance Monday and has indecency charges pending in other Maine counties.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Former Augusta church to be allowed to host gatherings without providing on-site parking

by Keith Edwards February 7, 2020February 7, 2020

Augusta City Council approved zoning changes meant to help the new owner of St. Mark’s Church preserve and redevelop the historic stone structure.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Killer wins court approval to go to Portland for daughter’s medical treatment

by Keith Edwards February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

Derek Soucy was found not criminally responsible for the 2001 beating death of an 88-year-old man in Portland.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Maine

Augusta taxi operator, cited for junk cars in yard, seeks to renew license

by Keith Edwards February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

Longtime Augusta business Al’s & Double R’s Taxi is working to comply with city codes after earlier being denied a license renewal, officials say.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Former Bread of Life official pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

by Keith Edwards February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

Jeffrey A. Tyler, 48, of Augusta denied allegations he sexually assaulted a female victim at least three times, beginning when she was a minor.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Two charged in Augusta with meth trafficking

by Keith Edwards February 3, 2020February 3, 2020

Police said they discovered 114 grams of methamphetamine in a vehicle and 155 grams at a Pittston house.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Putting Augusta police station downtown could cost less than originally thought

by Keith Edwards January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

Fire and police chiefs say downtown site would bring concerns about flooding that must be addressed.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, Times Record

Driver in Litchfield double-fatal accident indicted on felony manslaughter charges

by Keith Edwards January 29, 2020January 30, 2020

Shawn W. Metayer, 60, police said, had a blood alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit when he got behind the wheel of a vehicle involved in the accident that claimed the lives of Derek and Stephanie Trudeau.