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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PublishedDecember 7, 2011
Augusta Occupiers say they will stay despite arson
AUGUSTA — Scared. But not scared out of occupying. So say Occupy Augusta participants, following a tent fire Monday night at their Capitol Park encampment that authorities later said was intentionally set.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2011
Occupiers vow arson won’t run them off
AUGUSTA — Scared. But not scared out of occupying.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2011
Alternative energy for city buildings goes before council
AUGUSTA — A proposal to harness energy from the sun and other alternative sources to power or heat some city and school buildings is back before city councilors.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2011
Decision expected soon on Occupy Augusta
BANGOR — An attorney representing Occupy Augusta participants argued in federal court Monday that the group’s physical encampment, and the act of occupying a public space, is an essential part of its message.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2011
Attorney: Occupation form of speech
BANGOR — An attorney representing Occupy Augusta participants argued in federal court Monday that the group’s physical encampment, and the act of occupying a public space, is an essential part of its message.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2011
No decision yet from judge in Occupy Augusta case
BANGOR — Occupy Augusta advocates argued the state’s permitting process allows authorities “unfettered discretion” in isssuing or denying permits to use Capitol Park in federal court Monday, as they seek an injunction preventing Capitol Police from being able to evict protesters who have camped in the park since October.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2011
Farmingdale musician in tune with performing
By voice or by sax, Jason Giacomazzo’s talent for music can be heard in all three of the Kennebec Performing Arts Company’s music groups.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2011
Collins gets good look at bridge in decay
DRESDEN — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, crossing the Richmond-Dresden bridge on Friday to discuss the potential for federal funding to help replace the 80-year-old rusty, dented structure, got an up-close and personal view of a big reason it’s targeted for replacement.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2011
Collins visits Richmond-Dresden bridge in decay
DRESDEN — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, crossing the Richmond-Dresden bridge on Friday to discuss the potential for federal funding to help replace the 80-year-old rusty, dented structure, got an up-close and personal view of a big reason it’s targeted for replacement.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2011
Paving plant ready to close today
AUGUSTA — The owner of a pit where a controversial paving plant will be forced to close because of a zoning change approved by city councilors Thursday said Friday he does not plan to sue the city.
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