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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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta school board OKs first reading of drug policy
Since new policies require two readings, this one could get final approval at the next board meeting.
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Augusta officials doubt Census estimate is accurate
Figures indicate the city’s population dropped by more than any other Maine city from 2010 to 2015.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Augusta’s medical marijuana trade show keeps planting the seed
Thousands of attendees hear from caregivers, lawyers and patients at Home Grown Maine.
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Augusta to pursue state grant for buying license plate reader
Police will use the reader to identify cars driven by criminal suspects, but the ACLU has privacy concerns.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta Lithgow Library renovation project nears completion this month
Officials say the newly renovated and expanded city library should reopen to the public in mid-August, well ahead of initial projections.
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Augusta starts construction on $4 million fire station
Fifty-one years since the city’s last station was built, work begins on the site in north Augusta.
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Bat conservation takes flight in Augusta
A citywide effort results in dozens of new bat houses and greater awareness of the tiny mammals’ plight.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man who killed two nuns in Waterville 20 years ago seeks move to supervised apartment
Experts argued over Mark Bechard’s mental health status at a hearing on Tuesday.
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Bedbugs mean restless nights in Augusta rentals
City officials say only a joint effort among tenants, landlords and pest control will bring relief.