Keith Edwards

Kennebec Journal

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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Published
January 4, 2013

Augusta logger claims new city regulations will put him out of business

AUGUSTA — A local logger whose neighbors’ complaints about him sawing wood prompted new city regulations that more clearly ban commercial firewood processing in residential zones says the changes will rob him of the only livelihood he’s ever known.
Published
January 3, 2013

Stokes, other Augusta officials, sworn in

AUGUSTA — Officials elected in November and taking the oath of office Thursday said they’ll work to help the city and schools grow and remain vital through the ongoing tough financial times.
Published
January 1, 2013

Augusta swears in city councilors, school board members, mayor on Thursday

AUGUSTA — City councilors, school board members and Mayor William Stokes will be sworn in to office in an inauguration ceremony Thursday, to be followed by a brief council business meeting.
Published
December 31, 2012

Same-sex couples not rushing to wed, region’s town clerks report

Just a handful of couples in the region sought state marriage licenses from local municipal offices on Monday, the first full day of regular business since gay marriage became legal in Maine.
Published
December 30, 2012

Red Barn restaurant recognized with President’s Award by Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce

AUGUSTA — Since starting a series of benefit dinners in November 2010, The Red Barn restaurant has raised $400,000 for local nonprofit groups, events and individuals in need.
Published
December 27, 2012

Big storm a big boon for region’s skiing, snowmobiling venues

The same snow that kept, or in some cases sent, central Mainers off the roads Thursday is likely to send some of them into the woods atop skis and snowmobiles in the coming days.
Published
December 27, 2012

Few problems on capital-area roads early Thursday

Gov. Paul LePage closed all state offices because of the storm, and skiers will have to wait to use Augusta cross-country trails.
Published
December 25, 2012

Hallowell filmmaker plans gala for opening of short film

Hallowell real estate developer turned filmmaker Chris Walters wanted the premiere of his new short film to be about more than the film itself.
Published
December 23, 2012

Abused puppies from Tennessee reunited at Augusta doggy daycare

AUGUSTA — Hoot, Meta and Sierra were found suffering from hypothermia and dehydration in a box left out in the sweltering Southern sun for days.
Published
December 18, 2012

Augusta, state seek new deal for managing airport

AUGUSTA — A 15-year lease agreement between the city and the state-owned airport allowing the city to run the airport is likely to be dropped in favor of a new deal that officials say better reflects how the operation is managed.