Keith Edwards – Page 97 – The Portland Press Herald

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, News, Outdoors

Dam’s removal in Augusta is a wildlife success story

by Keith Edwards July 1, 2014June 30, 2014

Alewives and shad are thriving in the Kennebec River thanks to the contentious 1999 removal of a dam.

Local & State, News

New MaineCare rides provider ready to go

by Keith Edwards June 28, 2014June 27, 2014

A partnership will start handling service for recipients in Kennebec and Somerset counties Aug. 1.

Business, Local & State, News

Redevelopment of former hospital in Augusta outpacing expectations

by Keith Edwards June 24, 2014June 23, 2014

Half of the former MaineGeneral hospital building is leased the as $23 million project moves ahead.

Business, Local & State, News

Redevelopment of former hospital in Augusta outpacing expectations

by Keith Edwards June 23, 2014

Half of the former MaineGeneral hospital building is leased the as $23 million project moves ahead.

Local & State, News

Maine tow truck driver flees bees

by Keith Edwards June 18, 2014June 18, 2014

The man discovers that what he doesn’t know can hurt him: The vehicle he was to tow had been hauling bees, some of whom stuck around, and the man is allergic to bee stings.