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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PublishedNovember 19, 2014
Hallowell horse enthusiast brings home Bailey’s 1873 painting
The portrait of King William, a harness racing horse, was bought by Stephen Thompson of the Lost Trotting Parks Heritage Center.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2014
Manchester woman injured in collision with tractor-trailer on U.S. 202
Marjorie Tribou, 90, crossed the center line and collided with the truck near the Winthrop-Manchester line, police said.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2014
Wayne residents to vote Tuesday on new firetruck
Voters will be asked to authorize the Wayne Selectboard to spend up to $50,000 from the town’s undesignated fund balance.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2014
Augusta council to vote on downtown parking rules
The changes are meant to accommodate the recent influx of residents to downtown, including those living in 30 or so new high-end apartments on the upper floors of downtown buildings.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2014
Capital Read author Roorbach to speak in Augusta
Farmington writer Bill Roorbach says life events inspire his writing.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2014
Augusta council mulls filling at-large seats
The board debated whether to spend $7,000 to $10,000 on a special election for the council and school board seats or leave them vacant until the June primary.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2014
Augusta council considering rezoning area east of Cushnoc Crossing Bridge
Anticipated development never occurred there becase the existing zoning rules are too complex and stringent, according to the city’s development director.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2014
Augusta Planning Board approves new hotel proposed for Western Avenue
Other hotel operators in the area expressed concern about the increase in competition.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2014
Augusta council to consider easing downtown parking restrictions
The proposal would allow those who live in the Water Street area to park overnight during winter.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2014
Augusta board to get reports on special ed, literacy Wednesday
Board members also are scheduled to consider adopting an updated emergency plan for all the system’s schools.
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