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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PublishedOctober 6, 2015
Augusta council to debate whether city police should sell or destroy seized guns
City Manager William Bridgeo said the city previously has sold such seized guns to licensed gun dealers who bid on the firearms.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2015
Augusta councilors OK ordinance on vacant properties, registry
The ordinance, intended to establish contact with people responsible for vacant property, was modified from the first draft to exclude several situations, such as owners who travel south for the winter.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2015
Augusta ordinance requiring registration of vacant abandoned buildings up for council vote
The proposed ordinance, which is meant to target neglected foreclosed properties, includes several exceptions.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2015
Renovation of Augusta’s former Hodgkins Middle School into senior housing begins
Meanwhile, the Cony flatiron building, already converted into housing, is filling up fast.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2015
Most Augusta councilors shun pay-as-you-throw trash disposal
The public works director said the system is the best way to increase recycling, but one councilor predicted the stockpiling of trash in yards and garages.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2015
Augusta council to discuss new recycling, trash handling options
City administrators have met with officials in Waterville, where residents voted in June to keep the pay-as-you-throw trash collection and single-stream recycling program that city began last year.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2015
Residents say Augusta pit blast appeared to damage their homes
The May rock blast at the West River Road pit also prompted a city lawsuit.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2015
Augusta, land trust may ink Howard Hill deal despite frozen funds
Councilors also are scheduled Thursday to consider a final vote on whether to approve a proposed Vacant Building Registration Ordinance, which would require the owners of vacant buildings to register with the city.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2015
Revolutionary War events planned in Augusta area to mark Benedict Arnold journey
Events in Augusta, Dresden and Pittston include re-enactors, presentations and activities related to the Revolutionary War.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2015
Monument to AMHI dead to be dedicated at Augusta cemetery
More than 11,000 people died while they were patients at the former Augusta Mental Health Institute, and a group has been working for years to erect a memorial to honor them.
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