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 9, 2017
Group’s $50,000 grant to pay for work on recreational ‘gem’ in Augusta
The city and its partner will decide what improvements will be made to the wooded area with 13 miles of trails.
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PublishedJune 27, 2017
Court rejects convicted murderer’s bid for release from Riverview
Mark Gessner, originally of Waldoboro, was committed after being found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity for two other crimes that occurred in prison.
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PublishedJune 22, 2017
Ever wanted to paint a mural? Get your chance Saturday in downtown Augusta
A Winthrop artist will turn his paint brushes over to children and adults to fill in his drawing on a wall between Water and Front streets.
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PublishedJune 18, 2017
Augusta renews contract with city manager for 3 more years
William Bridgeo, 67, has held the position since 1998.
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PublishedJune 18, 2017
Police interview person they say shot and killed man in West Gardiner
A spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety says police have not determined if a crime occurred.
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PublishedJune 9, 2017
Augusta housing plan would add 34 units on city property
The units are for low-to-moderate-income working people in a city facing a severe housing shortage.
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PublishedJune 6, 2017
Augusta businesses wary of tougher rules
Some say that proposed amendments to the city’s pawnbroker ordinance would be burdensome.
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PublishedJune 5, 2017
Augusta city offices reopen after bedbug treatment
Police are unsure whether the man who released them there in anger on Friday will face charges.
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PublishedJune 3, 2017
Augusta Food Bank fundraising nets $515,000
About $675,000 is needed for the construction of a home for the food bank on Mount Vernon Avenue.
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PublishedJune 2, 2017
Augusta city offices close after man unleashes 100 live bedbugs
A man apparently upset that he didn’t qualify for General Assistance slams down a cup full of the bugs, prompting the building’s closure.
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