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 5, 2014
Maine grave finally gives Civil War medal winner recognition
A Confederate artillery shell caused Thomas O’Connell to lose his right hand during the Battle of Mobile Bay.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2014
Plan aims to preserve scenic vista behind Maine State House
Howard Hill, an 164-acre undeveloped parcel of land, provides a wooded backdrop to Maine’s capitol building.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
Augusta mayor says CMP wants to punish city
William Stokes says the company is mad Augusta selected a different natural gas provider.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2014
Man suffers head wound in apparent accidental shooting on Cobbosseecontee Stream
Police said the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening and confiscated a Chinese-made rifle with bayonet attached from a West Gardiner man.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2014
Maine farmers hope to grow a future for their kids
More than 5,000 farmers are expected to attend the three-day Maine Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2013
Augusta bistro owners to mirror Manhattan in New Year’s Eve ball drop
They cite the growing success of Bangor’s event as they build their own ball to drop at midnight.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2013
Augusta restaurant hosting Thanksgiving dinner for hundreds
Red Barn partners with Green Street church for community Thanksgiving dinner
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PublishedNovember 20, 2013
Maine veterans housing bill may get second chance
The Legislative Council, which spiked the bill last month, will hear an appeal by its sponsor Thursday.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2013
Augusta sues landlord over apartment inspections
Jim Pepin says the city can get court search warrants if code enforcement officers want to enter his properties.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2013
Augusta Planning Board OKs mosque
Capital city’s first mosque for the Islamic Socity of Greater Augusta approved unanimously
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