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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PublishedNovember 19, 2017
Man struck by car in Augusta crosswalk dies of injuries
The 81-year-old victim was hit while crossing Northern Avenue near St. Augustine Catholic Church.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2017
Volunteers in Augusta pack meals to feed the hungry in 70 countries
Hundreds meet at Cony High School to help a Christian nonprofit in its goal of providing more than 100,000 meals.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2017
‘Lessons’ from 1998 improved storm response, CMP says
The Maine utility expects all power restored a week after Monday’s storm; the ice storm wait was 23 days.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2017
Gardiner high school gym roof torn open by storm
Rain poured through a hole in the roof, soaking the gym floor, bleachers, walls and sports banners, school officials said.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2017
Augusta shopping plaza sells for $15 million
The winning bid comes from the lender that already held the debt, LNR Partners of Florida.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2017
Western Kennebec County towns look for ways to keep farmers on farms
After Winslow successfully launched a similar program, Manchester, Winthrop and Monmouth are looking for ways to lower taxes or protect farmland so it doesn’t get developed.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2017
Augusta farmers market vendors hope to pack meeting on zone change
Their customers will be encouraged on Tuesday to show support that night for the market’s move to a winter location.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2017
‘Stand Down’ gives Maine veterans a respite from homelessness
Saturday’s event at Togus connects them with health services, as well as employment and housing resources.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2017
State buildings in Augusta that date to 1920s reduced to rubble
Two new office buildings are planned for Capitol Street, a major gateway to the State House.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2017
Million-gallon storage tank near river in Augusta would be attractive, officials say
The proposed Greater Augusta Utility District tank would be intended to help prevent overflows of sewage into the Kennebec River.
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