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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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
Augusta rejects new homeless shelter amid concerns for downtown safety
The Planning Board voted unanimously against a plan for a 40-bed homeless shelter after residents and business owners said it would be detrimental to the neighborhood.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2024
Proposed Augusta homeless shelter spurs debate, heads to Planning Board
Some Augusta business owners fear a proposed new 40-bed homeless shelter would worsen problems they’ve seen with people who are homeless, while advocates say it would help.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2024
Former Kennebec County sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to domestic violence charges
Daniel Ross, 31, of West Gardiner, to serve three years behind bars, pleading guilty to four charges but having 12 charges dropped, in plea deal.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2024
Rescue agencies scramble after woman jumps from Augusta bridge into Kennebec River
A witness said the woman, who had apparently jumped from the Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, swam to the river’s western shore.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2024
Waterville man indicted on murder charge
Spridal Hubiak, 21, indicted by grand jury on charges he killed Angela Bragg, of Waterville, in December of 2023.
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2024
Central Maine communities receive state money for infrastructure upgrades to deal with storms
The state has awarded grant funding to several area municipalities to improve infrastructure to deal with intense storms and climate change.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2024
City officials ponder future of Augusta Civic Center, including millions of dollars in needed repairs
Officials say the 50-year-old building is showing its age and needs refurbishment to continue as a regional economic driver.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2024
Man charged in Waterville murder held without bail, assigned lawyer
Spridal Hubiak, 21, is accused of murdering a co-worker at Damon’s Beverage at 6 Jefferson St. in Waterville and fleeing to Arkansas, where he was shot by police.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2024
Maine’s highest court hears arguments on vaccine mandates for EMTs
Justices in Augusta on Tuesday were told that Maine Emergency Medical Services had no legal authority to require vaccinations against COVID and the flu. The state disagrees.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2024
An Augusta family sought help removing lead paint from its home. Now, lead levels are worse than ever.
Shoddy work done by a licensed lead abatement contractor, and approved by a regional agency, has raised concerns about the oversight of a Maine program meant to protect children from lead poisoning.
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