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.

Business, Maine, News

Big changes coming for prominent Augusta property near State House

by Keith Edwards July 22, 2017July 22, 2017

The replacement of the former Department of Transportation facility now includes tearing down the current state retirement system building.

Maine, News

Runaway truck crashes into concrete wall in downtown Augusta

by Keith Edwards July 17, 2017

The parked Shredding On Site truck apparently slipped into gear.

Business, Maine, News

Donor offers challenge grant to combat Augusta’s bedbug problem

by Keith Edwards July 14, 2017July 14, 2017

The anonymous donor’s $20,000 would seed a fund for the city, which has seen a plague of late.

Maine, News

Augusta restaurant owner who made angry video settles with city, pays $200

by Keith Edwards July 13, 2017July 14, 2017

The mayor says the owner is sorry for the inaccurate social media post that prompted widespread criticism of local officials.

Business, Maine, News

Augusta mayor asks residents to support city and Red Barn restaurant after viral video

by Keith Edwards July 10, 2017July 10, 2017

The city will continue to stand its ground by enforcing the noise ordinance despite continued backlash from people who mistakenly think the popular restaurant was fined for a fundraiser to help veterans.

Maine, News

Group’s $50,000 grant to pay for work on recreational ‘gem’ in Augusta

by Keith Edwards July 9, 2017July 9, 2017

The city and its partner will decide what improvements will be made to the wooded area with 13 miles of trails.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Court rejects convicted murderer’s bid for release from Riverview

by Keith Edwards June 27, 2017June 28, 2017

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.