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
August 25, 2023

Navy warship named for Maine’s capital to be commissioned in Eastport

Augusta officials will travel Down East to see the ship put into service in September.
Published
August 16, 2023

Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record

Roughly 300 people dressed as Elvis gathered Tuesday to honor the King of rock ‘n’ roll, falling far short of the record but easily becoming the largest Elvis gathering in Maine.
Published
August 13, 2023

Augusta officials look to ban hate-speech and other offensive materials from buildings in public view

City councilors cold to proposal to regulate murals, but direct city attorney to recommend changes to city regulations to ensure hate symbols and other offensive images or words can’t be placed on building walls visible to the public.
Published
August 11, 2023

Augusta seeks to break record for most Elvis impersonators

At least 896 fully costumed, sideburn-donning Elvises will have to sing “Hound Dog” in unison on Tuesday to top the existing record set in North Carolina.
Published
August 9, 2023

Maine man who is charged with assaulting officers lashes out when judge orders psych evaluation

Brent Elisens, who faces charges of assaulting three state troopers in a 2021 roadside incident, was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation after he asked to represent himself in court.
Published
August 1, 2023

Police say public is not at risk after man killed in Augusta

A neighbor said it’s hard not to worry after a 34-year-old man was found dead Friday night on Old Belgrade Road.
Published
July 31, 2023

Swastikas, racial slurs spray painted at Augusta’s Mill Park

Police are investigating the vandalism as a felony act and, potentially, a hate crime.
Published
July 31, 2023

Death of Augusta man found on side of road investigated as homicide

Tyler Robinson, 34, was found dead Friday night on Old Belgrade Road in Augusta.
Published
July 28, 2023

Augusta to ramp up police presence downtown after merchants say uptick in crime is causing fear

Officers to be paid overtime to patrol the Water Street area while city councilors weigh whether to fund a new full-time position.
Published
July 25, 2023

Former nurse accused of restraining patient at Waterville facility pleads to misdemeanor

The family of Daniel H. Crommett, who died 2 days after the former nurse allegedly restrained him, said the plea deal and sentence does not reflect the treatment their loved one endured.