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.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Albion man indicted on manslaughter charge related to China crash that killed passenger

by Keith Edwards August 4, 2023August 4, 2023

Bruce K. Bourget II was indicted on a Class A felony count of manslaughter and a Class B felony count of criminal operating under the influence, as part of indictments released recently by a Kennebec County grand jury.

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Replacement of bridge over Interstate 95 in Augusta will add sidewalks, bike lane to heavily traveled area

by Keith Edwards August 2, 2023August 3, 2023

The $30 million state-funded project, which could take up to four years to complete, set to get underway this fall.

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Police say public is not at risk after man killed in Augusta

by Keith Edwards August 1, 2023August 2, 2023

A neighbor said it’s hard not to worry after a 34-year-old man was found dead Friday night on Old Belgrade Road.

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Augusta police investigate spray-painted swastikas, racial slurs at Mill Park as possible hate crime

by Keith Edwards July 31, 2023August 1, 2023

City police are investigating the vandalism, which is believed to have occurred overnight July 26 into July 27, as a felony-level offense causing more than $2,000 in damage.

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Death of Augusta man found on side of road investigated as homicide

by Keith Edwards July 31, 2023August 1, 2023

Tyler Robinson, 34, was found dead Friday night on Old Belgrade Road in Augusta.

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Augusta to ramp up police presence downtown after merchants say uptick in crime is causing fear

by Keith Edwards July 28, 2023July 31, 2023

Officers to be paid overtime to patrol the Water Street area while city councilors weigh whether to fund a new full-time position.

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Former nurse who allegedly held down patient at Waterville facility and failed to give medication sees felony-level charges dropped

by Keith Edwards July 25, 2023July 26, 2023

The family of Daniel H. Crommett, who died two days after the former nurse allegedly restrained him, said the decision does not reflect the treatment their loved one endured.

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