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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PublishedApril 8, 2012
Faithful gather at the river in Richmond
RICHMOND — Dozens of faithful gathered at the Kennebec River to celebrate the rise of their Savior early Easter morning, as the sun slowly rose over the northern tip of Swan Island. “Today we’re here to leave the darkness of the Crucifixion behind us,” said Ellen Kroot, of Richmond, who led the Dresden Richmond United […]
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PublishedApril 8, 2012
Brew Fest isn’t just about beer anymore
AUGUSTA — The thirsty tasters at the Central Maine Brew Fest enjoyed their share of Maine-made cold brewskis Saturday, but the event wasn’t, despite what the name implies, all about the beer.
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PublishedApril 8, 2012
Filing taxes by deadline always the best option
AUGUSTA — Short on cash, time, or both, with the federal and state income tax filing deadline looming about a week away?
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PublishedApril 8, 2012
A sampling beyond just beer
AUGUSTA — The thirsty tasters at the Central Maine Brew Fest enjoyed their share of Maine-made cold brewskis Saturday, but the event wasn’t, despite what the name implies, all about the beer.
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PublishedApril 8, 2012
IRS: File on time even if you owe
AUGUSTA — Short on cash, time, or both, with the federal and state income tax filing deadline looming about a week away?
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PublishedApril 5, 2012
Richmond voters reject building code
RICHMOND — Residents have rejected the state building code and shot down a proposal to regulate when and where fireworks may be used.
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PublishedApril 4, 2012
Richmond residents narrowly reject new library borrowing
RICHMOND — Voters at the annual Town Meeting narrowly rejected a proposal to borrow $300,000 to help build a public library.
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PublishedApril 3, 2012
Area residents tap into history
AUGUSTA — Bert L. Campbell stopped by the Maine State Library on Monday to learn how to mine a new treasure trove of information from the 1940 U.S. Census.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2012
Best Buy to close 50 stores
AUGUSTA — Best Buy will close 50 stores in the coming year, but has not yet said if the Augusta is among those shutting down.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2012
Augusta man escapes during early morning house fire
AUGUSTA — A sleeping Eastern Avenue man was alerted to a fire in his home early Friday morning by smoke detectors and escaped without injury.
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