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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PublishedJune 10, 2018
Augusta voters consider changes to city charter
One change would eliminate the requirement that a charter review commission be formed every 10 years.
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PublishedJune 3, 2018
New floor gives Augusta theater something to build on
The Colonial Theatre will be much safer, which will help future fundraising efforts.
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PublishedJune 3, 2018
Two Democrats vie for House District 88 nomination
Chloe Maxmin, 25, of Nobleboro or Alan Plummer, 51, of Chelsea, who have similar positions, will face Republican Michael Lemelin in November.
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PublishedMay 25, 2018
Old Augusta mill envisioned as possible cultural center
The Edwards Mill complex at one time employed thousands of Franco-Americans who came to Augusta to create a better life for their families.
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PublishedMay 20, 2018
Dirt bike crash kills Litchfield man
Police say alcohol and speed could be factors in the accident that killed Derek Parker, 35.
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PublishedMay 19, 2018
Kennebec Valley Community College graduation is a family affair
The Fairfield college’s 48th commencement is held Saturday in Augusta.
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PublishedMay 11, 2018
Augusta committee recommends medical marijuana rules changes
Among them, a temporary ban on medical pot stores, zoning changes covering growers and caretakers.
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PublishedMay 8, 2018
Augusta officials to consider declaring 4 buildings ‘dangerous’
The derelict properties include a prominent, falling-down Civic Center Drive home that officials fear could lead to injuries.
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PublishedMay 7, 2018
Augusta’s Vickery Cafe to depart downtown amid new owner’s plans
Developer Andrew LeBlanc plans to renovate the Water Street building, converting the vacant upper floor into apartments and small retail spaces at the street level.
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PublishedMay 3, 2018
Conservation Corps builds trails, rock stairs at Augusta nature center
The improvements come during a training program in the woods that are free and open to the public.
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