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 5, 2014
Augusta area landlords learn about biohazards
A Massachusetts company explained that not all hazards are visible and warned landlords to be careful if they are cleaning an apartment after a death.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2014
Rollins wins Augusta mayor race
The winning candidate will step in immediately as mayor to serve the remaining year of former Mayor William Stokes’ term in the city’s top elective post.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2014
Augusta mayor, Gardiner council among local races on Tuesday’s ballot
For soon-to-be 18-year-old Ryan Dumont, the election is the first time he’ll be able to exercise his right to vote.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2014
Training for landlords in how to deal with biohazards set for Wednesday in Augusta
Augusta Housing Authority joins with two other groups to offer program to teach landlords and property managers how to clean up after a tenant dies.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2014
Rollins outspends Dowling by large margin in Augusta mayor’s race
Campaign finance reports show David Rollins has raised $14,360 compared to about $2,260 by William Dowling.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2014
Homewood Suites hotel proposed for Augusta’s Western Avenue
Auburn developer George Schott said the extended-stay lodging near Interstate 95 would target customers staying for more than a week.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2014
Augusta’s Colonial Theater wins national historic designation
The Water Street theater, last used as a movie house in 1969, could be eligible for federal and state tax credits.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2014
Augusta’s Smith Street safer after state DOT work, many say
A retaining wall that made it difficult for drivers to see out onto busy Western Avenue has been lowered following complaints by residents.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2014
Three compete for one seat on Augusta City Council
Seeking to take the spot being vacated by current Ward 1 Councilor Michael Byron are former councilors Stanley Koski and Mary Mayo-Wescott and Planning Board member Linda Conti.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2014
Augusta voters to decide superintendent residency requirement
While the city schools have hired James Anastasio as superintendent, the school board wants flexibility for future searches when it comes time to fill the top job.
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