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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.

Schools and Education

Augusta tech center director eyes return of drafting class

by Keith Edwards October 6, 2014October 7, 2014

James Holland will discuss future plans with the Board of Education on Wednesday, including the possibility of bringing back a class dropped two years ago.

Local & State

Department of Transportation site near State House for sale

by Keith Edwards October 3, 2014October 3, 2014

The soon to be former maintenance garage on Capitol Street has an asking price of $1.65 million.

Local & State

Augusta council votes to sell lot despite former owner’s plea

by Keith Edwards October 3, 2014October 3, 2014

Susan Walker said she didn’t get promised notification from the city; councilors said she had plenty of chances to pay taxes on the Buckwood Road house.

Local & State

Augusta City Council to consider alternative bid process

by Keith Edwards October 1, 2014October 1, 2014

The method could be used for the $11.7 million Lithgow Library expansion and renovation project.

Elections, Local & State, Politics

Supporters say new lab needed for Lyme disease, other tests

by Keith Edwards September 30, 2014September 30, 2014

Question 2 on the Nov. 4 ballot asks voters to approve an $8 million bond to build an Animal and Plant Disease and Insect Control laboratory administered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.