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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PublishedMarch 10, 2017
Downtown Augusta bridge to be repainted, loudly, this summer
The Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western is due for $1.1 million paint job, parts of which are expected to bring loud noise to the low downtown bridge and its neighbors.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2017
Most Augusta councilors still favor acquiring Howard Hill despite potential financial hooks
While no vote was taken Thursday, the council appears to support the city manager’s conclusion that the project is worth the risk of having to spend money later to comply with future state rules.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2017
Man shot by apartment resident after alleged Richmond break-in
A Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan said he had no choice but to shoot Shad Hembree, 42, after he was told to leave but tried to force his way back in.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2017
Gift of Howard Hill in Augusta comes with strings attached
In preparing to close on the deal and accept the gift of the land, an attorney flagged a provision of the project agreement as potentially obligating the city to spend money to stay in compliance with state regulations and policies.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2017
Manchester Town Office to close Wednesday to repair damage from leak
The leak apparently had been letting water into the building for some time, the town manager said.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2017
Manchester Planning Board to discuss marijuana rules
Currently the town has no rules within its zoning that directly regulate marijuana-related businesses.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2017
Hein found not guilty in Kennebec River Rail Trail puppy-kicking case
Hein, 46, was charged with animal cruelty after the November 2015 incident in Augusta.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2017
Augusta council rejects proposal to extend 2 mineral extraction licenses
The decision follows a long controversy involving Grandview neighborhood residents who say blasting at a McGee Construction pit is damaging their homes and affecting their quality of life.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2017
Special education, English instruction costs up in proposed Augusta school budget
The $28.9 million budget draft is less that last year’s, but with less unspent cash available, taxpayers would have to provide about $600,000 more to support it.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2017
Augusta might extend licenses for blasting sites
City councilors are to consider a proposal meant to give them time to ponder mineral extraction ordinance changes to address blasting concerns.
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