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 2, 2014
Man suffers head wound in apparent accidental shooting on Cobbosseecontee Stream
Police said the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening and confiscated a Chinese-made rifle with bayonet attached from a West Gardiner man.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2014
Kennebec County Republicans caucus in Augusta, seek party unity as elections approach
Party Chairman Rick Benett says divisions that plagued the party in 2012 are no longer evident.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2014
Augusta Food Bank money dwindles as need escalates
Last year, the food bank served more people and families than it has since it opened in 1981.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2014
Woman treated for smoke inhalation after West Gardiner house fire
Firefighters reportedly had the blaze under control shortly before 2 p.m.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2014
Cutler tours downtown Augusta, visits businesses, pitches his book
Independent gubernatorial candidate said the fact opponents Mike Michaud and Paul LePage hold office gives them more name recognition, putting him at a disadvantage.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2014
Converting Augusta Civic Center to natural gas not easy or cheap
Augusta will likely need to use tax increment financing money to help pay to convert nine of the arena’s 18 boilers from propane to natural gas.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2014
Augusta seeks storage options to replace Hodgkins, flatiron school buildings
Public concerns about spending $809,000 to build a heated storage building prompts a look for alternatives.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2014
Baby wipes cause Maine sewer utilities big, expensive woes
Officials and industry are trying to spread the word that the wipes don’t belong in toilets.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2014
Lithgow Library expansion pushed for June referendum from Augusta voters
Fundraising campaign still short of $4M goal, but vote on city bond issue to help pay for $8M-plus renovation would have a better shot at approval, supporters say.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2014
Augusta councilors say most 2013 goals were met
Officials will meet Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center to set new priorities for the coming year.
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