‘In the River,’ featuring scenes shot on the Kennebec River and Cobbosseecontee Stream, was found filed under the wrong title at the Library of Congress.
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.
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These are Maine’s most endangered historic places of 2025
Maine Preservation’s annual list includes a Civil War-era former governor’s home damaged by fire in 2024 and a remnant of a Franklin County fairground.
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Augusta seeks to strengthen property ordinance
City officials consider requiring owners of unsightly vacant buildings to either get them occupied or register them and pay fees.
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After 3 decades, Augusta city attorney set to rest
Stephen Langsdorf retiring after 27 years as municipal attorney, representing more than 50 municipalities.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Clinton man found guilty of sexually assaulting child at his home faces more charges
Christopher Connors faces allegations he assaulted a second boy in Clinton.
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West Nile virus found in crow in Augusta
The virus spreads mostly through the bite of an infected mosquito.
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Augusta man may have solved ‘impossible’ math problem
Bill Rollins Jr., 97, wrote and self-published ‘Trisecting an Angle,’ to try to share his solution with the world.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man charged after dog dies in truck parked outside bar
Abinadi Nephi White, 34, was charged with multiple counts of cruelty to animals.
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Augusta schools, residents aim to protect immigrant families
A group of religious organizations sponsored a panel discussion Tuesday focused on helping immigrants.
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Fire destroys Union winery, distillery
Firefighters prevented fire from spreading to owners’ home and barn.