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Keith Edwards
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston woman charged with murder in death of Litchfield man
The body of Gerald Marin, 90, was discovered in his Litchfield home on May 18.
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Augusta officials move closer toward $18.2 million expansion of Hatch Hill landfill to extend capacity another 14 years
Councilors are also considering restrictions on the landfill’s use to further lengthen the lifespan of the city-owned landfill.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
American Eagle Outfitters sued by fired Augusta employee alleging discrimination
Allison Kurasz says she was discriminated against because she’s a lesbian and has a disability, a finding that was supported by a Maine Human Rights Commission investigator’s report after the company ignored requests for evidence.
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Advocates at Augusta hearing urge federal officials to order removal of dams on the Kennebec River
A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission report recommends relicensing four dams between Waterville and Skowhegan, over the objections of residents who say the dams are killing fish and harming the environment.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Augusta councilors decline to take action on resolution seeking cease-fire in Gaza, Israel
Some residents express fears that taking a stand in Middle East conflict could create divisions in the community.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Benton festival celebrates return of ‘fish that feed all’
Alewives caught on livestream make video appearance at Benton Town Office, as they make their way up the Sebasticook River.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta councilors narrowly approve budget with 3.7% tax increase
The $86.7 million budget passed by a 4-3 vote, with councilors in opposition objecting to rising taxes, failure to address problems downtown.
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Augusta EMS calls on the rise, city adds 4th ambulance
The Augusta Fire Department is responding to about 100 more medical calls a month since changes were made by Delta Ambulance.
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Augusta fire extinguished after neighbor sees smoke
Renovations at the two-unit vacant apartment building on Kendall Street were close to being completed, according to a fire official.