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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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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PublishedOctober 25, 2014
Pouliot faces Castellanos in Maine House District 86 race
Incumbent Rep. Matt Pouliot, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Monica Castellanos for the district that consists of most of Augusta west of the Kennebec River.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2014
Augusta residents asked to borrow for new fire station, other needs
Bonds would provide $3.6 million to build a fire station on city-owned land near the intersection of Anthony Avenue and Leighton Road to serve north Augusta.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2014
Three Augusta mayoral candidates tout experience
Former Mayor William Dowling and current city councilor David Rollins are on the ballot, while veteran councilor Michael Byron is running as a write-in.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2014
Maine House District 85 race features Davis vs. Doore
Former Republican Rep. Kim Davis faces Democrat Donna Doore in the district that represents Augusta.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2014
Augusta to explore single-stream recycling with Portland company
Residents would have to drop off recyclables at one or two locations in the city as a test for up to six months.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2014
Augusta mayoral debate ends on testy note
Cony High School students hosted an exchange where candidates touted their qualifications.
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