Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

Keith Edwards Staff Writer

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.

Latest

Published
August 14, 2018

Augusta board backs zone change to make way for 250-unit apartment complex

The complex, the developer said, would be marketed to workers of nearby medical facilities.
Published
August 13, 2018

Marketplace at Augusta seeks zone change

New uses would allow for warehousing, light manufacturing and brew pubs.
Published
August 5, 2018

Augusta school committee to address proposal on religious holidays

A local group wants multiple religious holidays, including Jewish and Muslim holidays, added to the school calendar and considered when scheduling decisions are made.
Published
August 5, 2018

Bread of Life Ministries homeless shelter in Augusta to expand

A fundraising campaign is underway to raise $510,000 so that shelter workers never have to say no again to the homeless in need.
Published
August 1, 2018

Switch to two-way traffic in downtown Augusta might not happen until spring 2019

City officials say by the time logistics are in place, it may be too late for construction.
Published
July 31, 2018

Crash apparently damages Richmond police cruiser

Police officials were not immediately available to provide details on what happened.
Published
July 31, 2018

Augusta Everyday Basics pantry expanding to be open more days

Bridging the Gap’s program will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays every week.
Published
July 28, 2018

Volunteers giving Augusta’s Howard Hill forestland a makeover

The prominent land, which is a scenic backdrop to the State House, is taking its first steps toward becoming a “historic forest park” with new access and trails.
Published
July 26, 2018

Commissioner calls complaint of dispatcher shortage threatening public safety ‘reckless,’ ‘not true’

Maine Public Safety Commissioner John Morris on Thursday pushed back forcefully against concerns that anyone’s safety is at risk even as more than half of the dispatcher positions are unfilled at the regional center.
Published
July 24, 2018

Augusta Elks seek bigger collection of school supplies for giveaway after last year’s demand

Elks officials say many families were turned away empty-handed after an overwhelming number of people showed up for a free school supply giveaway last year.