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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PublishedFebruary 18, 2017
Augusta leaders have big dreams for run-down Colonial Theatre
An $8.5 million restoration and expansion is planned for the theater, which closed in 1969 and is in the heart of the capital city.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2017
Film stars once visited Augusta’s Colonial Theatre
Closed nearly 50 years ago, supporters hope to breathe new life into the shuttered downtown theater and highlight its historical importance.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2017
Augusta Public Works leader pushes plow drivers, but says ‘the human body can only take so much’
The city tries not to have drivers work more than 16 hours straight, but big storms and whiteout conditions mean it’s hard to keep up.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2017
Central Maine braces for big blizzard
With up to 2 feet of snow expected along with blizzard conditions, local snow removal crews are preparing for the biggest storm to hit this winter while schools and offices close on Monday.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2017
Pond hockey tournament, polar dip bring hundreds to Sidney for snowy, icy fun
The Maine Pond Hockey Classic and the Polar Bear Dip are held to benefit the Alfond Youth Center in Waterville.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2017
One killed, one hurt in Vassalboro shooting
A man is dead and a woman was injured during a shooting involving police on Arnold Road, according to state police.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2017
Augusta school budget down but would require more from local taxpayers
The superintendent is expressing concerns that the school budget is headed toward a cliff because it is spending all its reserve funds.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2017
Should Augusta have two-way traffic through downtown?
Proponents of the change have said one-way traffic moves drivers through too quickly, which discourages pedestrians from walking in the area and makes it less likely they would shop downtown.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2017
Downtown Augusta named to National Register of Historic Places
The designation is expected to help downtown building owners get funding help for renovations.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2017
Augusta school budget presentation due Monday
The school board also is scheduled to meet Wednesday to consider a new lighting proposal.
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