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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PublishedJuly 26, 2015
Augusta Elks Lodge music festival overcomes theft, seeks to raise funds for the Travis Mills Foundation
Police continue to investigate the May 25 burglary in which thieves stole more than $15,000 from the lodge.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2015
Augusta council debates proposed historic district
Some council members worry that it could increase costs and delay projects for homeowners on the city’s west side.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2015
Augusta councilors support food distribution company’s parking, expansion proposal
Performance Foods — Northcenter wants to add 50,000 square feet of cold storage to its Augusta operation.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2015
Windsor event to honor volunteers in memory of Frank Seigars
A concert by The Downeast Brass band set for Monday will honor all who give free time to their communities and expect nothing in return.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2015
New historic district in Augusta up for review Thursday
Homeowners and others would need permission from a new review board for major changes to their buildings.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2015
New youth gardening program launches at Buker Community Center in Augusta
Children in the city-run summer child care program will weed and tend to the gardens, which organizer Dan Emery hopes will introduce local youths to the world of gardening.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2015
Augusta objects to PUC staff advice in Maine Natural Gas rate hike request
Staffers at the state Public Utilities Commission have recommended that only Augusta-area ratepayers shoulder the burden of Augusta-area gas expansion costs.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2015
Former Augusta high school now housing for senior citizens
The locked former main entrance to the apartment building, now dubbed Cony Flatiron Senior Residence, features a stately, hushed lobby with leather seats.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2015
As Augusta Civic Center director retires, officials foresee bright future
Dana Colwill, who has been the Augusta Civic Center’s director for the last 11 years and administrator there for 19 years, says the facility is in good financial shape and has become an “economic catalyst.”
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PublishedJuly 17, 2015
Augusta officials eye demolition of building deemed unsafe
City Manager William Bridgeo told city councilors Thursday the building at 44 State St. is a health hazard, so he has instructed the city staff to proceed with the demolition of it promptly.
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