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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PublishedJuly 14, 2017
Donor offers challenge grant to combat Augusta’s bedbug problem
The anonymous donor’s $20,000 would seed a fund for the city, which has seen a plague of late.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2017
Augusta restaurant owner who made angry video settles with city, pays $200
The mayor says the owner is sorry for the inaccurate social media post that prompted widespread criticism of local officials.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2017
Augusta mayor asks residents to support city and Red Barn restaurant after viral video
The city will continue to stand its ground by enforcing the noise ordinance despite continued backlash from people who mistakenly think the popular restaurant was fined for a fundraiser to help veterans.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2017
Group’s $50,000 grant to pay for work on recreational ‘gem’ in Augusta
The city and its partner will decide what improvements will be made to the wooded area with 13 miles of trails.
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PublishedJune 27, 2017
Court rejects convicted murderer’s bid for release from Riverview
Mark Gessner, originally of Waldoboro, was committed after being found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity for two other crimes that occurred in prison.
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PublishedJune 22, 2017
Ever wanted to paint a mural? Get your chance Saturday in downtown Augusta
A Winthrop artist will turn his paint brushes over to children and adults to fill in his drawing on a wall between Water and Front streets.
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PublishedJune 18, 2017
Augusta renews contract with city manager for 3 more years
William Bridgeo, 67, has held the position since 1998.
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PublishedJune 18, 2017
Police interview person they say shot and killed man in West Gardiner
A spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety says police have not determined if a crime occurred.
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PublishedJune 9, 2017
Augusta housing plan would add 34 units on city property
The units are for low-to-moderate-income working people in a city facing a severe housing shortage.
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PublishedJune 6, 2017
Augusta businesses wary of tougher rules
Some say that proposed amendments to the city’s pawnbroker ordinance would be burdensome.
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