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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PublishedJuly 30, 2010
Richmond learns by chance that main road into town is closing
The DOT apologizes for the lack of notification and might delay repairs.
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PublishedJune 11, 2010
Two arrested in Monmouth pot bust
Police find an indoor marijuana growing operation, and seize approximately 180 plants at various stages of growth.
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PublishedJune 1, 2010
Augusta toy store needs help to stay true to its mission
The Painted Horse, which takes pride in selling ‘toys that teach,’ isn’t making enough to cover costs.
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PublishedMay 29, 2010
Groups seek ways to spark a downtown
Augusta will host some 300 professionals focused on an economic revival.
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PublishedMay 24, 2010
Biologist urges leaving coyotes alone
Killing coyotes to protect Maine farm animals can actually have the opposite result, Geri Vistein warns.
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PublishedMay 8, 2010
Foundation will donate $35 million to hospital
The Alfond funds will help build a new MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta that could open by 2015.
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PublishedMay 7, 2010
Alfond Foundation commits $35 million for new hospital
AUGUSTA — The Harold Alfond Foundation is committing up to $35 million to MaineGeneral efforts to build a new, $322 million consolidated regional hospital in north Augusta.
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PublishedMay 6, 2010
Power outages in central Maine
OAKLAND — A fatal traffic accident in Oakland took down utility poles Thursday and knocked out electricity for some 4,600 customers. There was also a smaller power outage reported in the downtown Waterville area late Thursday afternoon. Central Maine Power Company spokesman John Carroll said utility workers were asked, by police, to wait before repairing […]
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PublishedApril 17, 2010
Augusta, Hallowell working on medical pot dispensaries
Augusta plans another hearing April 27, while Hallowell’s manager is reviewing ordinances.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2010
Cony air quality aces second test
The cause of fainting spells on Feb. 10 linked to one room in the Augusta high school remains a mystery.
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