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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PublishedFebruary 28, 2016
New color brightens Augusta Library’s old stained-glass windows
Artists are applying paint, lead and elbow grease to bring the 32 windows back to their 1800s glory.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2016
Ice jam, high tide push Kennebec River over its banks
At least one motorist had to wade through floodwaters to move a vehicle out of the Front Street parking lot.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2016
Augusta concerned by proposed state agency consolidation
The city fears negative consequences if agencies are relocated to the new site from existing leased space, particularly Key Plaza in the heart of downtown.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2016
Three firms submit bids to develop state office building
The state is seeking a 225,000-square-foot building that is within 1 mile of the State House and has space for 1,400 employees.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2016
Augusta library rehab brings old to new
With expansion ahead of schedule, the Lithgow Public Library could be open by summer.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2016
Artists from Maine, Ecuador collaborate on UMA exhibit
The bilingual exhibit will be on display at the Danforth Gallery on the Augusta campus through Feb. 19.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2016
Augusta couple, who lived where man was found dead, arrested on warrants
Zina Fritze and Michael McQuade in November had been living in an apartment where the body of a local man was found.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2016
Gannett family dedicating museum to First Amendment
It will occupy the former home of the late freedom of speech defender and newspaper owner.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2016
Augusta seeks uses for Howard Hill
After Gov. LePage held up funding, the city will soon take over the property and open it to recreational uses.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2016
Augusta vigil remembers two shooting victims who were loved and would ‘help anybody’
Friends and relatives tell the gathering of more than 100 supporters that Eric Williams, 35, was ‘big-hearted’ and Bonnie Royer, 26, was a ‘fantastic’ mother.
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