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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.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Augusta man found not guilty of putting gun in wife’s mouth, pointing it at child

by Keith Edwards November 15, 2023November 16, 2023

Ashraf M. Al Hilfi, 32, of Augusta, didn’t own a gun at the time of some of the allegations against him, his lawyer argued.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Augusta man who stole city police cruiser found not criminally responsible, placed into state custody for treatment

by Keith Edwards November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Kyle King, 28, stole an unlocked and running police cruiser in November 2022 and drove it to Shaw’s Plaza at 150 Western Ave. in Augusta, where he followed and confronted a family, before being taken into custody by officers.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Man shot by cop sues Augusta, Fairfield police departments and Somerset County

by Keith Edwards November 13, 2023November 14, 2023

Robert Farrington is seeking recourse after he was injured by an Augusta police officer who shot him in his home in 2019.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Rally for love over hate held Sunday in Augusta

by Keith Edwards November 12, 2023November 13, 2023

The “Love is Louder” rally sought to show that hate has no place in Maine following recent anti-Semitic, homophobic and racist acts.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Augusta councilors propose allowing recreational marijuana businesses

by Keith Edwards November 12, 2023November 13, 2023

The city, where only medical marijuana businesses are currently allowed now, may allow recreational retail sales, manufacturing, cultivation and testing.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Homeless shelter, supported housing, proposed at Green Street church property in Augusta

by Keith Edwards November 11, 2023November 14, 2023

Advocates seeking to raise funds to offer housing and connections to comprehensive services at Augusta church property that is for sale.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Augusta sand bucket delivery program seeks to gain traction with older residents

by Keith Edwards November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

A partnership between the Augusta Age-Friendly Committee and the city offers deliveries of salted sand to residents who are over 60 or disabled and unable to get their own buckets.