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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PublishedJanuary 14, 2015
Augusta fined $7,000 over workplace safety
The state Department of Labor conducted the in-depth study and found 143 safety violations in Maine’s capital city.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2015
Winthrop firm recommended for $11 million library project
J.F. Scott Construction awaits Augusta City Council approval to undertake the Lithgow Public Library renovation and expansion.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2015
One lane reopens on I-95 in Augusta
A tractor-trailer wreck spilled diesel fuel and took out a guardrail Sunday night.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2015
One lane reopens following tractor-trailer crash on I-95 in Augusta
The city utilities district has shut down one drinking water well below the Bond Brook overpass as a precaution following reports that diesel fuel may have leaked from the wreck.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2015
Oakland man charged twice over weekend for illegal driving
Steven Gillespie, 44, was stopped twice by the same state police trooper.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2015
State to realign offramp at interstate’s Exit 109B
Construction could begin the last week in April, and traffic will be redirected to nearby Exit 109A.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2014
Inmate, 64, dies in cell at Kennebec County Jail
The Waterville man, who was charged with criminal trespass, appears to have had a medical problem.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2014
Augusta council inclined to back rail service study
A rail enthusiast says trains could bring money and development, as well as passengers, to the state capital.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2014
Augusta rail service proposal back before City Council
Advocates for the return of passenger trains to the capital city say they are prepared to lobby federal officials for money.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2014
Augusta pair goes cross country, very slowly, in fight against hunger
Eager to learn about programs that work, Dan Emery and Myles Chung visit 48 states in 331 days.
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