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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, Local Government, Maine, News

Augusta councilors prioritize need to improve housing, Augusta Civic Center

by Keith Edwards January 19, 2023January 21, 2023

Councilors agree the city should work to help create more, and better, housing options at all levels.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Murder trial begins, again, for Gardiner man accused of shooting former friend, nearly cutting off the hands of another

by Keith Edwards January 18, 2023January 19, 2023

The murder trial of Dylan Ketcham, 23, began, for the second time, on Wednesday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. His first trial was declared a mistrial in September.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Man who stabbed Turner couple to death in 2021 granted supervised time in Augusta

by Keith Edwards January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

Patrick Maher was found not criminally responsible for stabbing Troy and Dulsie Varney to death in 2021.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Pedestrian struck by pickup truck in Augusta may have been in crosswalk, police say

by Keith Edwards January 12, 2023January 13, 2023

Authorities have released the identities of the driver and pedestrian involved in the Tuesday incident on Memorial Drive.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Brother of man accused of Waterville murder sentenced to three years in prison on hindering charge

by Keith Edwards January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

Jarae Lipscombe, 26, was sentenced Thursday to serve three years in prison for lying to police and helping his brother avoid arrest after the 2020 shooting death of Joseph Tracy.

Kennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News

Augusta Planning Board approves Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office move to Winthrop Street site

by Keith Edwards January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Under the plan, most county sheriff’s office operations will shift from Hill House at 125 State St. to an existing office building at 73 Winthrop St.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Pedestrian hit in crash near Memorial Bridge in Augusta

by Keith Edwards January 11, 2023January 12, 2023

A city ambulance took the injured pedestrian to MaineGeneral Medical Center, after which the person was flown by a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News