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
September 17, 2012

AUGUSTA: Old City Hall developer eyes Cony flatiron building for retail, apartments

AUGUSTA — The latest developer with a proposal and vision for the Cony flatiron building sees it with businesses on the first floor and a mix of market rate and subsidized residential apartments on the upper floors, requiring an investment between $7 million and $10 million.
Published
September 17, 2012

Panel narrows down UMA architectural student designs for Bond Brook trails lodge

AUGUSTA — Architecture students wanted their design for a proposed four-season lodge to make people want to discover the trails and woods of Bond Brook Recreation Area.
Published
September 17, 2012

Council to consider where sex offenders live

AUGUSTA — Officials are considering restricting where criminals who have committed sex offenses against children will be allowed to live in the city.
Published
September 16, 2012

Old Fort Western hosts birthday party for US Constitution

AUGUSTA — It wasn’t easy laying the groundwork for a whole new country, with a form of government that — 225 years ago, at least — was new to the world.
Published
September 16, 2012

New store wants to meet basic needs

RICHMOND — A new downtown thrift store aims to help local people meet their most basic needs — clothing, food and heat — while giving others with more clothing than they need a chance to get rid of it and help the cause.
Published
September 14, 2012

State still wants natural gas pipeline, but next step is unclear

AUGUSTA — State officials said Thursday they remain very much interested in natural gas being brought to more Mainers, even though flaws have torpedoed the state’s award of a multi-million dollar contract to build a pipeline in central Maine.
Published
September 13, 2012

Despite setback, Maine still hopeful about natural gas pipeline deal

AUGUSTA — State officials said Thursday they remain very much interested in natural gas being brought to more Mainers, even though flaws have torpedoed the state’s award of a multi-million dollar contract to build a pipeline in central Maine.
Published
September 12, 2012

Maine throws out its multi-million natural gas award

The state has thrown out its award of a gas pipeline project to a company with ties to Central Maine Power because the state’s bid system was flawed and unfair, an appeals panel has ruled.
Published
September 11, 2012

Augusta council to ponder panhandling problem

AUGUSTA — Fundraisers and beggars coming out into city streets to approach motorists for money have prompted complaints and concerns about public safety.
Published
September 11, 2012

C-SPAN producing documentaries about Augusta’s history

AUGUSTA — The history and literary life of the capital city will be highlighted on national cable television by C-SPAN crews who are filming in the area this week.