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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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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PublishedMay 29, 2017
Augusta art students prepare to paint the town
Urged to add ‘vibrancy’ to the downtown, city groups decide to put four murals on prominent walls.
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PublishedMay 22, 2017
Maine schools’ civil rights teams gather in Augusta
More than 550 students take part in the conference.
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PublishedMay 21, 2017
Augusta residents say taller sidewalk has turned yards into swamps
Homeowners in the Mayfair area say the city should replace the sidewalks installed in 2015.
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PublishedMay 15, 2017
Warning system in the works to prevent trucks from hitting ‘can opener’ train trestle in Augusta
The proposed $45,000 system would use sensors that would be installed on Water Street on both approaches to the train overpass in the city’s downtown.
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PublishedMay 14, 2017
Historic Kennebec Arsenal property avoids pending foreclosure
The buildings were built by the federal government between 1828 and 1838 and are considered by some preservationists to be among the best and earliest surviving examples of 19th century munitions depots in the country.
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PublishedApril 30, 2017
Augusta council will take up controversial blasting licenses at next meeting
Residents of the Grandview neighborhood say the blasting has damaged the foundations of their homes and disrupted their lives.
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PublishedApril 17, 2017
Augusta Civic Center expected to be profitable for 2nd year in a row
Officials say the building has operated at a loss most years, but this year is likely to bring a small profit, thanks to a strengthening economy.
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PublishedApril 15, 2017
Maine teens flock to Cinderella Project prom gown giveaway
In exchange for the dresses, students simply are asked to ‘pay it forward’ by doing something for their community.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2017
Augusta to apply for funds to replace school
But even if state funding is approved, that would not necessarily result in a new elementary school.
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