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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.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta to pursue state grant for buying license plate reader
Police will use the reader to identify cars driven by criminal suspects, but the ACLU has privacy concerns.
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Augusta Lithgow Library renovation project nears completion this month
Officials say the newly renovated and expanded city library should reopen to the public in mid-August, well ahead of initial projections.
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Augusta starts construction on $4 million fire station
Fifty-one years since the city’s last station was built, work begins on the site in north Augusta.
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Bat conservation takes flight in Augusta
A citywide effort results in dozens of new bat houses and greater awareness of the tiny mammals’ plight.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Man who killed two nuns in Waterville 20 years ago seeks move to supervised apartment
Experts argued over Mark Bechard’s mental health status at a hearing on Tuesday.
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Bedbugs mean restless nights in Augusta rentals
City officials say only a joint effort among tenants, landlords and pest control will bring relief.
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Girl Scouts get apology after they miss chance to address Augusta City Council
The girls wanted to speak about curbside recycling on May 12, and the Scout leader says they can’t attend another meeting.
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Augusta police chief, paralyzed in motorcycle accident, walks to lectern at council meeting
Robert Gregoire, who was injured in 2014, used a walker, then got a standing ovation.
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Convicted murderer pushing for referendum on community re-entry program
The proposal would allow prisoners like Jeffrey LaGasse to get out of prison early if they participate in a program where they are monitored and receive support.