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.

Maine towns swap fee demands over school bus turnaround

by Keith Edwards January 8, 2017January 8, 2017

The dispute centers on a tax bill sent from Manchester to West Gardiner for $22.96.

Man’s body found outside his burning home in China

by Keith Edwards January 8, 2017January 8, 2017

The blaze at the home on Three Mile Pond was discovered early Sunday by a plow truck driver.

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Slain Maine girl remembered with charity ski race

by Keith Edwards January 7, 2017January 7, 2017

Youth programs benefit from the Marlee Johnston Alpine Ski Race to Remember.

St. Mark’s Home in Augusta soon to be listed for sale

by Keith Edwards December 28, 2016December 28, 2016

Money from the real estate sale will go toward the Home’s mission of helping needy people in the city.

Family of Richmond man pulled from burning apartment says it’s a miracle he’s alive

by Keith Edwards December 26, 2016December 27, 2016

The mother of Wade Welner expresses gratitude to the police officers who rescued him.

Augusta grapples with bedbugs months after discovery at boarding houses

by Keith Edwards December 25, 2016December 25, 2016

In the latest incident, a bedbug is found inside a recently returned DVD case at the library.

Life & Culture, Maine

Two guys rise to challenge, do push-ups to raise money for cat shelter

by Keith Edwards December 23, 2016December 23, 2016

They bring in about $1,100 for the Protectors of Animal Life Society in Winthrop.

State nears decision on builder of new office building in Augusta

by Keith Edwards December 4, 2016December 4, 2016

By late December, a contractor could be chosen to raze and replace the former DOT facility.

Augusta weighs temporary ban on recreational marijuana businesses

by Keith Edwards November 25, 2016September 13, 2017

Like other communities in Maine, it will consider a moratorium to give it time to prepare for legalization.

Maine, News, Religion and Values

Augusta’s clergy will help city draft new zoning regulations

by Keith Edwards November 20, 2016November 20, 2016

Religious leaders will join city councilors in creating a new way to regulate and classify places of worship.