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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 & State, News

Emergency repairs to Augusta bridge prompt lane closures

by Keith Edwards June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

The bridge that carries Bridge Street over the Kennebec River in downtown Augusta will be fixed over two days, with traffic to be detoured to Memorial Bridge.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Hallowell man charged with spying on ex with hidden cameras

by Keith Edwards June 3, 2025June 4, 2025

Augusta woman alleges a man hid in her apartment and recorded her, and also placed disguised audio and video devices in her apartment.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Fairfield apartment fire that displaced 4 was arson, officials say

by Keith Edwards June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

The Office of State Fire Marshal continues to investigate a blaze at a Summit Street, Fairfield, apartment building early Sunday morning, after finding it was intentionally set.