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Staff Writer

Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and courts in Kennebec County, 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.

Augusta school budget proposal up 6% over current spending

by Keith Edwards February 6, 2018February 6, 2018

The $30.8 million proposed spending plan aims to reduce class sizes and includes hiring three new kindergarten teachers.

Local & State

Augusta police, city reach deal on pay raises

by Keith Edwards February 4, 2018February 4, 2018

Some officers will get as much as a 20 percent increase over two years.

Local & State, Politics

Bill would allow state-owned parcel for veterans housing, substance abuse treatment

by Keith Edwards February 2, 2018February 2, 2018

The former Augusta Mental Health Institute property could become the site of a residential substance abuse treatment facility for veterans run by a nonprofit.

Local & State

Augusta police chief, city engineer to retire after long careers

by Keith Edwards January 30, 2018January 30, 2018

Police Chief Robert Gregoire and City Engineer Lionel Cayer both plan to retire in about four months.

Local & State

Icebreakers smash their way north up the Kennebec to Richmond, Dresden

by Keith Edwards January 28, 2018December 19, 2018

Dozens of spectators check out the icebreakers on their mission to alleviate the potential for upriver ice jams and flooding.

Local & State

Shoveling snow, building community motivate new volunteer group

by Keith Edwards January 27, 2018January 28, 2018

Augusta volunteers shovel out walkways for those unable to shovel.

Local & State

‘Historical forest park’ eyed for land overlooking State House complex

by Keith Edwards January 26, 2018January 26, 2018

The proposed plan for Augusta’s city-owned Howard Hill includes trails, scenic overlooks, parking and picnic areas, but it will need fundraising efforts.