Howard Hill, an 164-acre undeveloped parcel of land, provides a wooded backdrop to Maine’s capitol building.
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.
Augusta mayor says CMP wants to punish city
William Stokes says the company is mad Augusta selected a different natural gas provider.
Man suffers head wound in apparent accidental shooting on Cobbosseecontee Stream
Police said the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening and confiscated a Chinese-made rifle with bayonet attached from a West Gardiner man.
Maine farmers hope to grow a future for their kids
More than 5,000 farmers are expected to attend the three-day Maine Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta.
Augusta bistro owners to mirror Manhattan in New Year’s Eve ball drop
They cite the growing success of Bangor’s event as they build their own ball to drop at midnight.
Augusta restaurant hosting Thanksgiving dinner for hundreds
Red Barn partners with Green Street church for community Thanksgiving dinner
Maine veterans housing bill may get second chance
The Legislative Council, which spiked the bill last month, will hear an appeal by its sponsor Thursday.
Augusta sues landlord over apartment inspections
Jim Pepin says the city can get court search warrants if code enforcement officers want to enter his properties.
Augusta Planning Board OKs mosque
Capital city’s first mosque for the Islamic Socity of Greater Augusta approved unanimously
Maine resident knighted for WWII service in France
Don Tuttle of Augusta is made a knight for his work as a tail gunner aboard a B-24 bomber.