Keith Edwards – Page 146 – Centralmaine.com

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

Police continue to investigate Richmond man’s death

by Keith Edwards October 14, 2019October 15, 2019

Andrew Sherman, 48, whose death is considered suspicious by police, was known locally as friendly and smart.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Augusta Housing Authority’s proposal for Gage Street park hits snag

by Keith Edwards October 14, 2019October 14, 2019

A revised, smaller proposal to build apartments for families in what is now a city-owned park could still happen despite restrictions on the use of some of property.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Windsor home to substation that stabilizes power for rest of New England

by Keith Edwards October 12, 2019

A $50 million system, the largest of its kind in North America, was installed at a $153 million Central Maine Power electrical substation in Windsor.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Howard Hill’s trails, views dedicated to connecting people with nature in Augusta

by Keith Edwards October 10, 2019October 10, 2019

Officials gathered at a scenic overlook in the woods Thursday to dedicate Howard Hill Historical Park.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Supreme Court weighing whether New York man’s conviction in slaying of Augusta couple should be tossed

by Keith Edwards October 10, 2019October 10, 2019

David W. “D-Money” Marble, sentenced to life in prison for murdering Eric Williams and Bonnie Royer in 2015, has appealed his conviction to the state’s highest court.

Kennebec Journal, Maine Crime

Sexual assault victim says sentence for Augusta man not enough

by Keith Edwards October 9, 2019October 10, 2019

Timothy Boothby, 51, was sentenced to 21 days in jail after pleading guilty.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Former treasurer pleads guilty to Litchfield Fair theft, to serve 18 months in jail

by Keith Edwards October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

Ryan Beaudette, who admitted to stealing $150,000 from the Litchfield Farmers’ Club, has repaid some of that and was ordered to make effort to pay $129,000 in restitution as part of his probation conditions.