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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.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Belfast man found not criminally responsible for killing wife, attacking mother in Readfield

by Keith Edwards October 16, 2025October 17, 2025

Family members of Margaux Whittemore, whom Samuel Whittemore killed with a fire poker, said he should be sent to prison for the rest of his life, not a hospital.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Meet your Augusta City Council candidates

by Keith Edwards October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Incumbents William Savage and Stephanie Sienkiewicz and newcomers Wyatt Beaulieu and Joshua Lilley are vying for spots on the council.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Augusta man found not criminally responsible for shooting his mother

by Keith Edwards October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Samuel C. Bell will be placed in the custody of the commissioner of the State Department of Health and Human Services and be hospitalized for mental health treatment.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics