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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PublishedJune 2, 2012
Two vie for GOP District 57 spot
AUGUSTA — A candidate facing a criminal charge related to his campaign finances is up against a candidate who apparently isn’t talking publicly about his campaign.
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PublishedJune 1, 2012
Augusta budget, tax increase, approved
AUGUSTA — City councilors unanimously approved a $51.4 million city and school budget Thursday night, rejecting pleas to restore between $29,000 and $40,000 in funds to keep Bicentennial Nature Park open.
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PublishedMay 28, 2012
Number of students to increase
AUGUSTA — The city’s school population is expected to grow over the next decade after experiencing a 10-year dip, bucking a statewide trend of decreasing student enrollment.
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PublishedMay 27, 2012
Local doctor has key position
Dr. Laurel Coleman works directly with patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, trying to improve lives one at a time.
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PublishedMay 27, 2012
Manchester M.D. plays key role in national policy
Dr. Laurel Coleman works directly with patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, trying to improve lives one at a time.
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PublishedMay 26, 2012
Hein to fight campaign theft charge
AUGUSTA — A local House of Representatives candidate charged with attempted theft by deception plans to fight the charge and stay in the race.
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PublishedMay 26, 2012
Hein says he will fight charge, stay in race for House
AUGUSTA — A local House of Representatives candidate charged with attempted theft by deception plans to fight the charge and stay in the race.
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PublishedMay 25, 2012
Council reduces budget impact on taxpayers
AUGUSTA — Some last-minute corporate tax submissions and other budget changes have reduced the hit from the proposed city budget to taxpayers by more than half, while also allowing some items cut from the budget to be restored.
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PublishedMay 22, 2012
Natural gas seen as key fuel for area
AUGUSTA — Natural gas, whoever provides it, will be the main heating and cooking fuel at MaineGeneral Medical Center’s new hospital in north Augusta.
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PublishedMay 21, 2012
Big park, small park? Time to vote on it
MANCHESTER — Officials want to know if the town should go big or think small when it comes to a proposed new park at the site of the former fire station.
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