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Keith Edwards

Staff Writer

Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and courts in Kennebec County, 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.

History Channel antiquers looking for central Maine gems

by Keith Edwards July 27, 2014July 27, 2014

The stars of “American Pickers” are looking for private collections to comb through.

Maine

Augusta’s Green Street may become two-way

by Keith Edwards July 25, 2014July 25, 2014

Local attorney Walter McKee has asked the city to consider changing a short section of the street from one-way to two-way traffic.

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Augusta councilor urges selling, not demolishing, unsafe house

by Keith Edwards July 24, 2014

The single-family home, at 18 Greenlief Street, has been deemed at risk of collapse by city staff.

Stokes approved by Judiciary Committee for judgeship

by Keith Edwards July 24, 2014July 24, 2014

Even longtime opponents backed the Augusta mayor’s nomination to the bench.

Augusta City Council to ponder superintendent residency requirement

by Keith Edwards July 22, 2014

The city charter requires the school superintendent to live in Augusta, but voters might get a chance to change that rule.

News

Candidates starting to line up for Augusta council, school board

by Keith Edwards July 21, 2014July 21, 2014

The city’s term-limits rule assures that the council will change greatly no matter who wins.

Dogs strut, and sniff, their stuff at Capitol Park in Augusta

by Keith Edwards July 21, 2014July 21, 2014

Acadia Belgian Shepherd Dog Club’s annual United Kennel Club dog is held show at Capitol Park.

Loon counting a family tradition on Great Pond in Belgrade

by Keith Edwards July 19, 2014July 19, 2014

The 31st annual Maine Audubon Loon Count took place Saturday in Maine where loons have steadily increased their numbers.

Little Free Libraries come to Augusta

by Keith Edwards July 18, 2014July 18, 2014

Whether at the pool or the park, an Augusta literacy group wants to make sure kids have easy access to books over the summer.

Augusta council OKs more downtown patrols to counter intimidation

by Keith Edwards July 17, 2014July 17, 2014

The additional police presence is expected to last at least until Labor Day, and perhaps longer.