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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 council vote clears way for Farmers’ Market to move to State Street
The winter market site will open for the first time on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28.
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Augusta council OKs giving Colonial Theatre $30,000, rejects faster release of more money
Mayor David Rollins cast a tie-breaking vote to authorize the $30,000 payment.
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Augusta Planning Board denies new blasting permit on West River Road
Unlike other companies that had permission to blast before new city regulations, Harold Warren Construction asked for permission after new city rules were adopted.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Spruce tree donated for Augusta holiday celebration
A tree lighting is scheduled for Nov. 25 and will include fireworks and visits with Santa Claus.
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New quarry blasting proposed at Augusta pit
The West River Road site is next to a pit that has drawn complaints from residents in the Grandview neighborhood.
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Augusta workers step up to take the wheel of plow trucks
Facing a shortage of drivers, the city has partnered with others to help workers get licenses.
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Augusta launches battle plan for snow removal after it ‘failed’ last year
The city will hire more contractors, rely on other city employees for help and delay trash pick-up if they need to focus on clearing ice and snow.
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Augusta councilors express support for Colonial Theatre cash request
Theater supporters say funding is needed for environmental cleanup before other work can take place.
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Augusta’s Colonial Theatre restoration leaders seek cash for environmental cleanup
Coal ash and asbestos in the basement of the historic but dilapidated downtown building is blocking already-funded floor repairs.