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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PublishedNovember 2, 2011
Fireworks ban could come soon
AUGUSTA — The city may ban fireworks Thursday.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2011
Candidates cite their problem-solving skills
AUGUSTA — New blood is coming to the Augusta City Council, regardless of who wins the race for the at-large seat being left by veteran Councilor Edward Coffin.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2011
Pair competing to fill slot vacated by mayor
AUGUSTA — A pilot who says he has decades of experience in city affairs and a marketing specialist who says he is passionate about helping move Augusta into the future will vie for a two-year at-large seat on the City Council.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2011
Augusta family tires of ‘occupy’ neighbors
AUGUSTA — Having their neighborhood “occupied” is getting a little old for the Rheaume family. Living in the only remaining residence next to Capitol Park, the Rheaumes are no strangers to protests or other public events next door to their 118-year-old Union Street home. Marcie Rheaume wonders why requirements for users of the park to get a permit to stay overnight aren’t being enforced.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2011
Program offers Augusta children chance to learn French
AUGUSTA — French will still be spoken in at least some of the city’s public elementary schools, even though funding for the elementary French program was cut from the school budget last year.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2011
Neighbor occupied in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Having their neighborhood “occupied” is getting a little old for the Rheaume family. Living in the only remaining residence next to Capitol Park, the Rheaumes are no strangers to protests or other public events next door to their 118-year-old Union Street home.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2011
Augusta council near decision on paving plant
AUGUSTA — Following heated debate city councilors indicated they’re ready to vote, one way or the other, on a long-tabled proposal that would force a paving plant that has drawn numerous complaints from its neighbors out of business, or at least out of its current location.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2011
Kennebec Technologies sees growth in struggling economy
AUGUSTA — Stalwart manufacturer Kennebec Technologies is growing and hiring.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2011
Local business boasts in-demand job
AUGUSTA — Stalwart manufacturer Kennebec Technologies is growing and hiring. The Church Hill Road company expects 12 percent growth this year and 10 percent in 2012. Since 2010, the firm has hired about a dozen new workers.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2011
Library image causes a stir before election
AUGUSTA — A photo of the city’s Lithgow Public Library in pro-racino campaign materials has local officials crying foul.
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