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.

Maine

Augusta armory rings in new year with a lot of old stuff

by Keith Edwards January 1, 2020January 1, 2020

Antiques collectors sell and swap items – and stories.

Maine, Uncategorized

Well-respected Augusta city councilor leaving office after 5 terms

by Keith Edwards December 25, 2019December 25, 2019

Mark O’Brien has served the city for more than two decades, with roles on both the council and Board of Education.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Former Bread of Life official indicted on sex assault charges

by Keith Edwards December 20, 2019December 20, 2019

Father and son from LaGrange also indicted for allegedly trafficking drugs in Waterville, after police seized Oxycodone, guns and cash.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Boy, 16, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of his mother in Litchfield

by Keith Edwards December 19, 2019December 19, 2019

Lukas Mironovas suffered from mental illness and treatment failed, an aunt testified at Thursday’s hearing.

Maine, Schools and Education, Sports

Augusta board rejects proposed rules for broadcasting school sports, other events

by Keith Edwards December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Members vote to send the proposal back to committee after media outlets say they’d stop broadcasting events if it were enacted.

Cops & Courts

Augusta man said to be out for revenge pleads guilty to assault, driving to endanger

by Keith Edwards December 10, 2019December 11, 2019

Glenn Morin charged with ramming his truck into a car driven by another Augusta man, Jarody, whom police allege had earlier assaulted Morin’s girlfriend.