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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PublishedMarch 4, 2015
Variety of cuts recommended to balance Augusta schools’ budget
The school board is considering options to close a $1M gap that may grow to $2M depending on actions in the state Legislature.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2015
Augusta landlords plead case for help in keeping up properties
A housing forum discussed the availability of funds, heard about the benefits of development, and got a report on the difficulty of fighting fires in town.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2015
Augusta readies for new recycling program Friday
Events and informational meetings are planned as the city embarks on six-month experiment with drop-off, single-sort recycling.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2015
Augusta housing forum to address grants to rehab buildings on Tuesday
The event will focus on neighborhoods, market conditions, safety and revitalization of housing and neighborhoods.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2015
Residents buy Deer Ridge Mobile Home Park in Augusta
The 13-unit park needs some attention, and residents say they are excited by the possibility of expanding.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2015
Sen. Roger Katz predicts state revenue sharing will continue
The former mayor reassured Augusta council Thursday night, but said Maine’s tax system needs reform.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2015
Augusta school board struggling to close projected $1 million gap
A drop in state funding included in Gov. LePage’s state budget has led to the possibility of closing a school, cutting programs, raising taxes or using reserve funds.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2015
Augusta apartment complex for seniors achieves dream of community center
The new 5,500-square-foot center has its own fully equipped kitchen, an expansive main community room, library, arts and crafts room, and more.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2015
Augusta could lose $2.2M under proposed state budget
City officials say they’ve already cut services as much as they can and might have to increase property taxes to make up the difference.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2015
Manchester physician opens addiction recovery center
Douglas Jorgensen’s practice, which can see up to 300 patients, will help those addicted to drugs and alcohol.
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