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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PublishedApril 5, 2016
Augusta council to review modified property maintenance ordinance proposal
Boarding up windows, instead of fixing them, no longer would be allowed, according to the language that will be considered Thursday.
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PublishedApril 2, 2016
Ice-out plungers raise cold cash for Special Olympics in Winthrop
It was the event’s third consecutive year but the first in which participants didn’t have to chop holes through ice to enter the water.
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PublishedApril 2, 2016
Cub Scouts on a roll at Pinewood Derby in Augusta
About 500 Scouts and family members gather for a district racing competition involving 7-inch cars the Scouts designed and built with some help from their parents.
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PublishedApril 1, 2016
Proposed $58.1 million Augusta budget would increase taxes by 4.24 percent
Proposal provides starting point for Augusta City Council to balance spending needs with tax burden.
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PublishedApril 1, 2016
State rejects all proposals for new office space in Augusta
The bids, received from three entities, did not save the state money, a state official said.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2016
Augusta to proceed with historic district ordinance
City Council to move ahead with ordinance that will create board that will determine district lines.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2016
Attorney for Justin Pillsbury, convicted of Augusta murder, files for new trial
While the defense attorney alleges there were racial overtones used in court, the prosecutor said he was referring to jealousy, not race, when he called Pillsbury a ‘green-eyed monster.’
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PublishedMarch 29, 2016
Proposed Augusta Historic District includes properties not likely to meet federal standards
City Council on Thursday will discuss how to move forward with at least part of the proposed district.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2016
Augusta forum on Wednesday to plan campaign to combat opiate abuse crisis
Following opening remarks from Fred White, a psychologist and organizer, participants will break into any of six different community action teams, each focusing on a different aspect of the problem.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2016
Rabies case in Augusta prompts early warning to be wary
A milder winter means animals are out earlier, increasing the chances of rabies-infected wildlife coming into contact with people, officials said.
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