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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.

Local & State, News

West Gardiner voters approve hiring clerk

by Keith Edwards February 12, 2026February 13, 2026

A previous proposal to increase the size of the Select Board from 3 to 5 members was pulled from the special town meeting warrant.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man shot, killed by police in Skowhegan

by Keith Edwards February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

Officer shot a New York man who allegedly fired a gun, pointed it toward police.

Local & State, News

Pond hockey tournament rekindles youthful memories, benefits Waterville area youth

by Keith Edwards February 7, 2026February 8, 2026

The 14th Maine Pond Hockey Classic benefits the Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Why was a Massachusetts man’s 18-year Waterville attempted murder sentence reinstated?

by Keith Edwards February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Maine’s highest court, on Irineu B. Goncalves’ appeal, ruled the judge erred in considering the alleged assault of a hotel clerk who intervened in his attack.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Albion driver pleads guilty in deaths of twin toddlers

by Keith Edwards February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

Benjamin Lancaster will serve 15 years in prison for striking twin 2 1/2 year-old boys while their mother was pushing them in a stroller and then leaving the scene.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Guilty plea in grisly Waterville roommate murder

by Keith Edwards February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Thomas Lowrie, who pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing Charles Bellows in 2024, was scheduled to go on trial later this week.

Local & State, News

Augusta activist sues Augusta school board, claims free speech violations

by Keith Edwards February 3, 2026February 2, 2026

Nicholas Blanchard, who says he’s running for a seat on the Augusta school board, claims the board’s public comment policy violates his free speech rights.