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.

Latest

Published
October 13, 2011

Comprehensive plan draft reflects residents’ hopes for future

MANCHESTER — Residents want more people living in the village center and a safer U.S. Route 202.
Published
October 13, 2011

Airport upkeep part of agenda

AUGUSTA — The city has managed and maintained the state-owned Augusta State Airport for many years. Tonight, city councilors meet to discuss whether the city should continue to.
Published
October 12, 2011

Big losses lead to even bigger gains

RICHMOND — Ron Hall contributed 63 pounds to the 4,595 pounds about 600 patients of Richmond Area Health Center lost in the last year.
Published
October 10, 2011

Augusta’s downtown sprucing up with paint

AUGUSTA — Several downtown building owners are reaching into the past to create a more colorful, bold future.
Published
October 10, 2011

A bold, new look in downtown Augusta

Several downtown building owners are reaching into the past to create a more colorful, bold future.
Published
October 8, 2011

Western Avenue roadwork draws debate

AUGUSTA — A proposal to pave 1,000 feet of crumbling roadway on Western Avenue drew lively debate at Thursday’s City Council meeting.
Published
October 7, 2011

NYC roommates bring style to fighting cancer

AUGUSTA — Roommates Heather Veilleux and Jordan Richards have embarked on careers in New York City, so for them, Saturday night’s Maine’s Fashion Night Out is a chance to reconnect with their roots and help others in need of healing.
Published
October 7, 2011

Money is short for replacement of Richmond Library

RICHMOND — The town’s bid for a grant to help pay for a new public library has been rejected, leaving barely more than $220,000 to replace the former Umberhine Public Library torn down in March.
Published
October 7, 2011

Outdoor speakers in Augusta stay on, for now

AUGUSTA — City councilors, in response to concerns expressed by the city’s largest car dealers, sent noise ordinance changes, including a proposed ban on outdoor speakers at any businesses other than drive-through restaurants, back to the drawing board.
Published
October 6, 2011

Big votes on city’s agenda

AUGUSTA — City councilors may vote tonight on controversial proposals to ban outdoor speakers at some businesses, pave a section of Western Avenue the state plans to rebuild in 2013 and replace bleachers at Cony High School’s Alumni Field.