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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PublishedFebruary 20, 2015
Augusta school budget $1 million short
With a local property tax increase already included in the proposed budget, officials say the only way to cover the $1 million gap may be cuts.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2015
Elevation Burger to open next month in Augusta
The organic burger, fries and shake restaurant at The Marketplace expected to be ‘the busiest’ of the state’s three sites, said owner Chris DiMillo.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2015
Augusta council OKs single-stream recycling program
Working with Ecomaine, the pilot expands the types of material that may be recycled and brought to three drop-off points.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2015
Richmond man allegedly assaults fellow band member, steals car
Police say Jedediah Wasilewski had to be “forcibly arrested” by Richmond police with assistance from officers of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine State Police.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2015
Augusta council to take final vote on recycling program
Single-sort recycling for residents would run for at least a six-month trial period with containers at three city locations.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2015
Snow drifts keep plow crews busy in central Maine
Some roads would be impassable if they weren’t plowed as high wind gusts spread snow across local roads, officials say.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2015
Augusta council to consider using principal of fund for scholarships
With interest rates low the Edwards Dam fund isn’t generating enough money to help out Cony graduates.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2015
Augusta’s budget stretched, with another blizzard coming
Augusta has already used up its snow removal overtime budget for the winter, and exceeded the year’s sand and salt budget, with more snow on the way.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2015
Augusta City Council supports recycling proposal
Augusta residents’ use of single-stream recycling program will determine its success.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2015
Augusta to consider new recycling option
The single-stream proposal would put roll-off recycling containers at three sites around the capital city.
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