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 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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PublishedOctober 21, 2014
Augusta council to look at recycling rates, Green Street traffic flow
The city may adopt a single stream system that doesn’t require residents to sort recyclables at drop-off sites.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2014
Augusta, Hallowell, Waterville Chambers of Commerce seek members
Peter Thompson, who retires in February from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, wants to increase membership from 600 to 750.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2014
Candidates for Augusta mayor address crime, state revenues, development
David Rollins and William E. Dowling tout their experience in city government and in the private sector in bid for mayor’s seat.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2014
Augusta council to vote on Homeland Security money
A federal grant would pay for a regional canteen for use in emergencies; AMHI memorial and zoning changes to allow distilleries are also on the agenda.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2014
Augusta mayoral candidates to debate on Wednesday at UMA
The debate on local issues was coincidentally scheduled before the gubernatorial debate at Augusta Civic Center.
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