Winthrop native Darcy Dennett credits Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville for inspiring her to become a filmmaker.
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.
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Maine trooper extinguished fire while man was pinned inside burning truck, officials say
Cpl. Diane Vance used a fire extinguisher to douse a fire after Eric Bachand crashed in Belgrade.
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Accomplished ballet dancer never forgot his Augusta roots
After decades touring the world and teaching at Juilliard, Alphonse ‘Alphy’ Poulin has retired to central Maine.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Hula hoop comes around again for adults in Winthrop
Five to 15 adults have gathered on recent weekends to rediscover the fun of hula hooping.
Posted inMaine, News
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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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.
Posted inMaine, Politics
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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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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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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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.