Keith Edwards

Staff Writer

Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and courts in Kennebec County, 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.

Local & State

Restoration underway at Augusta’s Colonial Theater, including refreshing historic colors

by Keith Edwards December 1, 2019December 2, 2019

The $130,000 project is meant to return the front of the theater to its 1926 appearance and address structural concerns.

Waterville man indicted on charge of murdering girlfriend Melissa Sousa

by Keith Edwards November 25, 2019May 4, 2022

Nicholas Lovejoy, 28, is charged with murdering his girlfriend and mother of their children, Melissa Sousa, on Oct. 22 in Waterville.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Teenager who joined 2 other boys in killing of Litchfield woman gets 28 years in prison

by Keith Edwards November 25, 2019November 26, 2019

William Smith pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the death of Kimberly Mironovas in Litchfield last year, when he was 15.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Augusta forum spotlights concerns with imprisoning youth, discusses juvenile justice reform

by Keith Edwards November 22, 2019November 22, 2019

A 32-member task force is soliciting feedback in its effort to recommend changes, which could include shutting down state’s only youth prison, to how Maine treats youthful offenders.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Driver in crash that killed Litchfield couple had blood alcohol level twice the legal limit, police say

by Keith Edwards November 18, 2019November 18, 2019

Shawn Metayer, 60, of Litchfield faces two counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Derek and Stephanie Trudeau, who were on their way to pick up their 9-year-old daughter.