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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PublishedMay 21, 2016
Bedbugs mean restless nights in Augusta rentals
City officials say only a joint effort among tenants, landlords and pest control will bring relief.
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PublishedMay 20, 2016
Girl Scouts get apology after they miss chance to address Augusta City Council
The girls wanted to speak about curbside recycling on May 12, and the Scout leader says they can’t attend another meeting.
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PublishedMay 19, 2016
Augusta police chief, paralyzed in motorcycle accident, walks to lectern at council meeting
Robert Gregoire, who was injured in 2014, used a walker, then got a standing ovation.
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PublishedMay 15, 2016
Convicted murderer pushing for referendum on community re-entry program
The proposal would allow prisoners like Jeffrey LaGasse to get out of prison early if they participate in a program where they are monitored and receive support.
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PublishedMay 6, 2016
Augusta council tackles bedbug infestation with emergency measures
The temporary ordinance, which drew criticism for holding landlords chiefly responsible for dealing with infestations, lasts 60 days and is likely to be replaced by a permanent ordinance.
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PublishedMay 3, 2016
Officials propose bedbug ordinance for Augusta
Drafting of an emergency measure is prompted by the infestation of two boardinghouses.
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PublishedMay 2, 2016
Students help salmon make run at survival
A school project aims to teach teenagers while helping stock Bond Brook with 200 young fish.
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PublishedMay 1, 2016
New Maine National Guard headquarters takes shape in Augusta
The headquarters will be named Camp Chamberlain after Maine Civil War hero Joshua Chamberlain.
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PublishedApril 25, 2016
Pine State Trading Co. sells Gardiner-based convenience store division
All 540 employees are expected to retain their jobs after the $112 million sale.
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PublishedApril 5, 2016
Augusta ordinance would ban boarded-up windows
The proposed ordinance would also mandate keeping utilities on in occupied buildings. The city has discovered a number of occupied properties where the water has been turned off.
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