Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and towns of Manchester and Windsor, 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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PublishedOctober 5, 2024
Young leaders, seen as key to ending toxicity of politics, gather in Waterville
Youth Voting Summit seeks to inspire high school, college-age youths to engage their peers in voting and civic leadership.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2024
Oakland woman charged in death of infant ran since-closed child care business
Lisa Barney, 54, of Oakland, who earlier this month was arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of a 4-month-old child, closed her family child care business the same day as the alleged incident that led to the death.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2024
Kennebec County emergency physician program is saving lives, doctor tells Augusta councilors
The county’s MD3 pilot program may run out of money at the end of the year. One of its doctors says that would be a mistake.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2024
Gardiner man indicted on murder charge in death of father
Gregory Fisher, 52, of Gardiner, faces charges of intentional or knowing murder in the July death of Alfred MacMaster, 75.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2024
Judge rejects Waterville man’s guilty plea to murdering co-worker
A mental competency evaluation of Spridal Hubiak, who is charged in the Dec. 27, 2023, stabbing death of Angela Bragg at Damon’s Beverage, has been ordered.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2024
Augusta’s Colonial Theater’s windows and doors being restored
Roughly $2 million in raised funds has already been put into the theater, including a new roof and a new floor that covered a gaping hole in the old, long-neglected floor. The next project will be an expansion and restoration of the stage area.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2024
Lewiston woman pleads not guilty in Litchfield murder case
Police say Shari Allimah strangled and stabbed 90-year-old Gerald Marin, killing him at his Litchfield home.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2024
Richmond man identified as driver in fatal crash
Mark J. Judd, 20, is described as a beloved member of the community who touched the lives of everyone who knew him, according to a GoFundMe page.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2024
Concert helps fund efforts to use former Dresden church as cultural center
Group hopes to expand cultural offerings in Dresden by expanding the use of the former St. John’s Episcopal Church.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2024
Scottish heavy athletics competitors throw logs, stones, weights in central Maine
Inaugural Hallowell Backyard Games features tests of strength and technique, with veterans helping newcomers.
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