Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and towns of Manchester and Windsor, 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.
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PublishedJune 22, 2017
Ever wanted to paint a mural? Get your chance Saturday in downtown Augusta
A Winthrop artist will turn his paint brushes over to children and adults to fill in his drawing on a wall between Water and Front streets.
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PublishedJune 18, 2017
Dresden residents approve switch of ambulance services, from Gardiner to Wiscasset at Town Meeting
Biggest difference between the two services is Wiscasset won’t charge Dresden for residents who use the service but don’t pay, or whose insurance doesn’t pay, the fees.
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PublishedJune 18, 2017
Police have interviewed alleged shooter in Chelsea man’s death
Spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety said the alleged shooter is not currently considered a ‘suspect’ because it has not been determined a crime occurred.
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PublishedJune 18, 2017
Augusta signs city manager to 3-year contract renewal
William Bridgeo has managed the city for 19 years and plans to stick around for at least three more.
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PublishedJune 17, 2017
Fayette residents approve town, school budgets, ban recreational marijuana businesses
The Town Meeting featured debate over whether to seek more from taxpayers, surplus or reserve accounts.
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PublishedJune 17, 2017
Up to $1 million approved to build new fire station in Farmingdale
Town voters approved the project even though its planners haven’t picked a site for new station yet.
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PublishedJune 16, 2017
Augusta to acquire run-down apartment buildings on State, Bridge streets
City Manager William Bridgeo recommended acquiring both of them to try to improve the properties themselves, as well as the neighborhoods that surround them.
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PublishedJune 15, 2017
Marijuana rules approved at Manchester Town Meeting
Voters at Town Meeting also approved an $1.8 million town budget.
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PublishedJune 14, 2017
Windsor residents approve budget at Town Meeting
Town officials say they reduced municipal expenses in anticipation of a bigger bill from the school district.
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PublishedJune 13, 2017
Augusta voters weigh-in on school budget, local elections
It was a four-way, write-in, race for the Augusta Board of Education, among Pia Holmes, Kevin Lamoreau, Roger Mackbach and Holly Kiidli.
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