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.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Fire damages house, garage in Richmond

by Keith Edwards January 28, 2025January 29, 2025

Firefighters from seven communities responded Tuesday afternoon to 442 Main St.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Gardiner seeks input on redesign of streamside Arcade lot

by Keith Edwards January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Gardiner officials want to know how the Arcade parking lot could be improved through a public session scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at City Hall and through an online survey for those unable to attend the meeting.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News

City of Augusta logo a no-go for visually impaired, official says

by Keith Edwards January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

The “Augusta!” logo will not comply with upcoming new requirements under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, city councilors were told last week.