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
April 11, 2012

Fuel company files Chapter 7 bankruptcy

SOUTH CHINA — Linda Martin figures she’s probably out the roughly $800 she paid Pinkham’s Corner Fuel this winter for heating oil she didn’t get, but still counts herself among the lucky ones.
Published
April 10, 2012

Plan looks to boost tech center

AUGUSTA — Officials hope a funding formula change could bring more students to Capital Area Technical Center without dramatically increasing costs for the regional center or the eight schools sending students there.
Published
April 9, 2012

Easter celebration starts as sun rises

RICHMOND — Dozens of faithful gathered at the Kennebec River to celebrate the rise of their Savior early Easter morning, as the sun slowly rose over the northern tip of Swan Island.
Published
April 8, 2012

Faithful gather at the river in Richmond

RICHMOND — Dozens of faithful gathered at the Kennebec River to celebrate the rise of their Savior early Easter morning, as the sun slowly rose over the northern tip of Swan Island. “Today we’re here to leave the darkness of the Crucifixion behind us,” said Ellen Kroot, of Richmond, who led the Dresden Richmond United […]
Published
April 8, 2012

Brew Fest isn’t just about beer anymore

AUGUSTA — The thirsty tasters at the Central Maine Brew Fest enjoyed their share of Maine-made cold brewskis Saturday, but the event wasn’t, despite what the name implies, all about the beer.
Published
April 8, 2012

Filing taxes by deadline always the best option

AUGUSTA — Short on cash, time, or both, with the federal and state income tax filing deadline looming about a week away?
Published
April 8, 2012

A sampling beyond just beer

AUGUSTA — The thirsty tasters at the Central Maine Brew Fest enjoyed their share of Maine-made cold brewskis Saturday, but the event wasn’t, despite what the name implies, all about the beer.
Published
April 8, 2012

IRS: File on time even if you owe

AUGUSTA — Short on cash, time, or both, with the federal and state income tax filing deadline looming about a week away?
Published
April 5, 2012

Richmond voters reject building code

RICHMOND — Residents have rejected the state building code and shot down a proposal to regulate when and where fireworks may be used.
Published
April 4, 2012

Richmond residents narrowly reject new library borrowing

RICHMOND — Voters at the annual Town Meeting narrowly rejected a proposal to borrow $300,000 to help build a public library.