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.
-
PublishedOctober 6, 2021
Augusta man accused of dumping cup of bedbugs at City Hall 4 years ago will soon face a jury trial
Charles Manning, who in 2017 reportedly dumped a cup containing about 100 bedbugs at Augusta City Center, has declined a plea deal and will go to court later this month on charges of assault and obstructing governmental administration connected to that incident.
-
PublishedOctober 3, 2021
Maine Craft Weekend draws visitors to Gardiner galleries, demonstrations
Artists share ideas and inspiration with one another — and hundreds of onlookers.
-
PublishedOctober 2, 2021
Women stand against Texas abortion law in Belgrade, Waterville
Participants at central Maine events, and hundreds of other events across the country, demonstrate for women’s reproductive rights.
-
PublishedSeptember 24, 2021
Augusta mentor, youth coach, basketball fan Ed Coffin dies
Coach Coffin, who had his own seat at the Augusta Civic Center, served two terms on the Augusta City Council and founded E.S. Coffin Engineering & Surveying.
-
PublishedSeptember 21, 2021
Testimony wraps up in Auburn Walmart parking lot shooting trial
Gage Dalphonse is on trial in Augusta for killing Jean Fournier following a confrontation in 2019.
-
PublishedSeptember 17, 2021
Shooter on trial for murder was punched before he shot Turner man, according to testimony
Gage Dalphonse, accused of shooting Jean Fournier in the parking lot of Walmart in Auburn in 2019, is on trial for murder in Augusta.
-
PublishedSeptember 16, 2021
Auburn Walmart victim shot twice in back after confrontation, autopsy shows
Gage Dalphonse, who shot and killed Jean Fournier in the Auburn Walmart parking lot in 2019, is on trial at the Augusta courthouse for murder.
-
PublishedAugust 27, 2021
Patient says some MaineGeneral staff threatened to not treat her for asking if they were vaccinated
MaineGeneral spokesperson Joy McKenna said nothing prohibits patients from asking about staff members’ vaccination status and the hospital would not refuse treatment for such queries.
-
PublishedAugust 15, 2021
Years of inaction to redevelop historic Kennebec Arsenal prompts Augusta officials to take initiative with owner
A citizen group worried about ongoing deterioration at the site, asked city officials to take action to get North Carolina developer to finally redevelop the historic riverfront site.
-
PublishedAugust 13, 2021
Police: Monmouth man killed in fog after being struck by car
Kyle Foyt-Bridges, 29, was killed while walking on Main Street early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- …
- 98
- Next Page →