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Keith Edwards
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.
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Augusta student spearheads new ‘outdoor classroom’ at former school for Eagle Scout project
Alexander Stewart organized the construction of the classroom recently at Lincoln Elementary School.
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Windsor Fair to get started Sunday
Exhibitions, entertainment, food and more will fill nine days at the fairgrounds.
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Augusta councilors approve initial funds for new police station
City Manager William Bridgeo said the city would spend only about $50,000 on the $8.55 million project before it goes to voters in a referendum.
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New police station proposed in Augusta
City Council will consider authorizing initial funding to start the process on Thursday.
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‘Everyday Maine’ photo exhibit at UMA celebrates state’s diversity
A new exhibition at the Holocaust and Human Rights Center in Augusta will feature work of 72 photographers.
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Kennebec Land Trust seeking to create ‘green’ cemetery
At Winthrop-based group’s 30th annual meeting members learned the trust is close to deal to acquiring 60 acres for green cemetery.
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Birches, baskets and booths beckon at Winthrop Sidewalk Arts Festival
After the rain cleared, the 31st annual Winthrop Sidewalk Arts Festival started to pick up steam.
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Lithgow library’s executive director retires after 28 years
Elizabeth Pohl oversaw the library’s expansion and renovation, which tripled the size of the building.
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Not as many Augusta senior citizens riding new bus service as hoped
Only 18 people rode the special buses in uly, a transportation officials told the Augusta City Council on Thursday night.