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 14, 2014
Too much poop: Augusta Dog Park closed because owners aren’t picking up
Dog waste in Augusta’s two enclosed dog areas at Mill Park have forced city officials to close the park, at least until spring, when they will encourage users to report those who fail to pick up after their pets.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2014
Augusta, state smooth over Mount Vernon Avenue concerns
Some work on the broken, battered north entrance to the capital city is to be completed this summer, with the rest set for 2015.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2014
State, Augusta disagree on Mount Vernon Avenue reconstruction timetable
City officials thought the work would get done this year; state officials say that was a goal, not a concrete plan.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2014
University of Maine at Augusta looks for community service options
The university wants to partner with local groups and enhance student learning.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2014
Augusta advocates want ideas for Colonial Theater rehab
Ideas about what to do with the 1913 downtown theater, which has been vacant since 1969 and has fallen into disrepair, will be sought at Thursday’s meeting.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2014
Augusta woman rescues neglected chinchillas
Marianne Sansouci, a breeder who runs a licensed shelter for the furry little animals, says she expects them to make good pets once they get healthy.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
Hannaford delivers truck of food to Augusta Food Bank
Kennebec Journal story about how need is growing while donations are dropping caught the eye of the Maine-based supermarket chain.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2014
Augusta Council clears way for home away from home for MaineGeneral patients, families
Farmhouse of Hope will allow patients and families to stay for free after medical zone was amended to allow medical guest houses.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2014
Augusta council to vote on hospitality house
A Ronald McDonald House-type home near the new hospital requires a zoning change by city council.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2014
Hug leads to Super Bowl tickets for Augusta native
Cony High School graduate Shari Katz won tickets to Sunday’s game through a promotion by Frito Lay.
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