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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PublishedAugust 18, 2015
Augusta eyes vacant building registry to crack down on problems
The proposed new ordinance would require the owners of vacant properties to obtain a vacant building registration permit from the city and pay a fee.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2015
Former Augusta middle school building deemed historic
The national designation is needed to help bring federal funding for an Augusta Housing Authority project to convert it to senior housing.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2015
Monmouth resident shoots fox thought to be one that reportedly bit two people
Police unable to confirm whether it’s the same fox and await Warden Service’s examination of the animal.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2015
One-way section of Augusta’s Mount Vernon Avenue starts Monday
Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes, including Northern Avenue, Leighton Road and Townsend Road.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2015
Augusta councilors weigh safety codes vs. historic preservation
Councilors agreed Thursday to delay consideration of a new historic district ordinance until early September to give more time for discussion and to alert all building owners in the district.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2015
Councilors praise Augusta single-sort recycling program
Success of trial run prompts proposal to extend system for five years, which the council will vote on at its Aug. 20 meeting.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2015
Safety concerns in downtown building close Augusta restaurant
Water leaking onto an electrical system led to the decision, officials said.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2015
Augusta Planning Board OKs consolidated credit union office
Connected Credit Union plans to merge two of its branches at a new main office on Civic Center Drive.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2015
Augusta to consider extension of new recycling program
City Manager William Bridgeo recommends the city continue the program by inking an agreement with ecomaine to keep accepting the city’s unsorted recyclables at no charge for the next three years.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2015
New credit union, car dealership buildings proposed in Augusta
City planners will consider the requests Tuesday, which also include a proposal from Rocky’s Stove Shoppe to construct a 4,000-square-foot retail store and 4,000-square-foot warehouse on North Belfast Avenue.
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