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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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Augusta officials consider short-term solutions to address concerns about homeless encampments
Local officials are focused on cleaning up areas where homeless people camp and on long-term solutions to address the crisis.
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PublishedJune 25, 2023
Trail, train advocates vie for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick
Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.
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PublishedJune 23, 2023
Somerville voters to consider budget with 9% tax hike, whether to sue over road project
The Somerville annual Town Meeting is Saturday, at 9 a.m., at the Somerville School.
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Court ‘blitz’ underway in effort to tackle backlog of criminal cases in Kennebec County
The caseload in Kennebec County courts is 67% higher than it was pre-pandemic, with 2,343 cases pending.
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PublishedJune 20, 2023
Former Hallowell public works foreman pleads guilty to drunken driving
Christopher Buck could see the charge reduced if he complies with a six-month agreement with state prosecutors.
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PublishedJune 19, 2023
Litchfield voters approve $725K in truck purchases
New fire, plow trucks needed, town officials tell Litchfield annual Town Meeting voters.
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PublishedJune 18, 2023
Augusta education officials say schools are full, with no room to grow
The concern comes despite the fact that Augusta’s schools, with about 2,100 students, have far fewer students today than years ago.
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PublishedJune 18, 2023
Mount Vernon residents approve budget above state tax levy limit
Residents at the three-hour meeting also approved funds to operate transfer station.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
Central Mainers saw dirty sleeping bags in the trash, so they started washing them in their homes
Augusta-area volunteers are helping meet the needs of the homeless community, and reduce waste, through a new sleeping bag swap program.
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PublishedJune 15, 2023
Man who broke into Augusta church and took food, bandage pleads guilty to numerous charges
Officials: Jarod Jones,19, faces more than 20 charges related to multiple thefts and burglaries in Augusta, but most of the charges will be dismissed if he complies with the terms of an agreement with prosecutors.
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