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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

Augusta credit union clerk foils New Jersey woman’s forgery attempt

by Keith Edwards November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

The woman was indicted by grand jury for allegedly inserting her photo into a Wayne woman’s passport in a plot to withdraw funds.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Whitefield man arrested following Augusta high-speed chase

by Keith Edwards November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Robert Arthur Breton, 31, was allegedly out on bail for an incident in which the same deputy who pursued him in a chase Thursday had also arrested him in a previous chase.

Local & State, News

Yarmouth man dies in Gardiner crash

by Keith Edwards November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

A New Vineyard man was seriously injured in the accident that shut down Brunswick Avenue in both directions.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Benton woman indicted on attempted murder charge in shooting

by Keith Edwards November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Hailie A. Hotham, 21, allegedly shot a 19-year-old man she was dating after an argument.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Michaud reelected to Ward 3 Augusta City Council seat

by Keith Edwards November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Incumbent Michael Michaud defeats challenger Amanda Heath.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Augusta voters approve borrowing $5.4M for roads, construction projects

by Keith Edwards November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Bond funds would pay for a ventilation system for public works facility, road reconstruction and improvement to the Augusta Civic Center.

Local & State, News

Sienkiewicz, Lilley elected in Augusta at-large council race

by Keith Edwards November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Incumbent Stephanie Sienkiewicz and newcomer Joshua Lilley topped the field of four candidates.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man to serve 28 years in prison for sexually assaulting woman in Augusta

by Keith Edwards October 31, 2025October 30, 2025

The 80-year-old woman fought off the attack of James W. Oliver of Augusta on the Kennebec River Rail Trail until passersby heard her calls for help and intervened.