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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PublishedDecember 5, 2011
Judge hears arguments in Occupy Augusta case
Occupy Augusta advocates argued their case today in seeking an injunction to prevent Capitol Police from evicting protesters camped in Capitol Park since October.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2011
Judge lets Occupy Augusta stay another week
Some protesters say they’d rather be arrested than leave, but the state plans no action before next week.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2011
New Augusta building will house two state agencies
The $10 million building will add to the city’s tax base and bring 700 workers to north Augusta.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2011
Encephalitis seen as more widespread
Officials are unsure if the mosquito-born disease is actually spreading or just being better documented.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2011
Deer blood helps track deadly equine encephalitis
A state epidemiologist says findings so far indicate Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, is more widespread than previously thought.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2011
Augusta OKs gas line tax break
AUGUSTA — City councilors approved a tax break to help bring a natural gas pipeline through the city Thursday, making the city the first of 11 municipalities to approve such a .
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PublishedOctober 19, 2011
Augusta considers going solar
AUGUSTA — Some city and school buildings could be partially heated and powered by the sun if city officials sign a deal with a renewable energy firm.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2011
No resolution on who will run Augusta airport next year
AUGUSTA — City councilors said the Augusta State Airport is crucial for the area but the city will no longer be able to run the airport to current standards for the amount of money the state is willing to provide.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2011
Council to ponder role of Augusta State Airport
AUGUSTA — The city has managed and maintained the state-owned Augusta State Airport for many years. Tonight, city councilors meet to discuss whether the city should continue to.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2011
A bold, new look in downtown Augusta
Several downtown building owners are reaching into the past to create a more colorful, bold future.
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