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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PublishedNovember 15, 2016
Augusta may split decisions on controversial zoning changes
The changes were inspired by the possible sale of the St. Mark’s Church property and neighborhood concerns about what might go there in the future.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2016
Downtown Augusta apartment project up for board review
Extensive renovation work has been underway for months at the prominent downtown buildings between the Kennebec River and Water Street.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2016
Augusta’s former Hodgkins Middle School starts new life as affordable senior housing
The head of the city’s housing department says she knows the need for accessible, affordable housing persists among senior citizens.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2016
Drug diversion program proposed in Augusta to get addicts into treatment
Local law enforcement agencies and treatment providers would partner together in the state grant-funded program.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2016
Company supervisor says Augusta gravel pit blasts are safe
The City Council is expected to decide next week whether to tighten quarry blasting standards, but company representatives say they might have to close their operation completely under the proposed rules.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Hastings re-elected to Augusta Board of Education
He defeated Holly Kiidli by a vote total of 2,823 to 2,666, according to unofficial results.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
O’Brien, Wilson, Elliott win Augusta council seats
O’Brien believes his past council experience will be helpful, especially as three current councilors, Patrick Paradis, Cecil Munson and Dale McCormick, are coming off the board.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Augusta bonds, including $6 million for fire station expansion, approved
Voters also favored borrowing $1.3 million for street and sidewalk improvements, by a vote of 4,023-2,156.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2016
Blasting companies resist proposed Augusta ordinance change
The proposal comes in response both to ongoing complaints from residents of the Grandview neighborhood and a city official describing a blast he observed from inside a home as startling and alarming.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2016
Blasting problems in Augusta pit resurface
City officials propose lowering standards to 15 percent of what is allowed now in response to complaints from neighbors and an observation by a city official.
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