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, Maine Crime, News

Waterville man pleads guilty to murdering co-worker in deal avoiding life in prison

by Keith Edwards October 11, 2024October 18, 2024

Spridal Hubiak, 21, is still awaiting sentencing after he admitted to killing Angela Bragg, 52, at Damon’s Beverage in Waterville in December 2023.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Convicted murderer from Gardiner appeals conviction and ‘de facto life sentence’ to Maine’s high court

by Keith Edwards October 9, 2024October 10, 2024

Dylan Ketcham, 26, who was found guilty last year of murder and attempted murder in the 2020 death of Jordan Johnson and machete attack on Caleb Trudeau, is seeking a new trial.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Homeless people discuss barriers they face in Augusta

by Keith Edwards October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Augusta Task Force on Homelessness seeks solutions to improve lives of homeless area residents.

Kennebec Journal, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized

Man indicted for alleged Kennebec River Rail Trail rape attempt

by Keith Edwards October 8, 2024October 9, 2024

James W. Oliver, 57, allegedly pushed a woman into the bushes and assaulted her in Augusta.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man indicted on murder charge in Waterville death

by Keith Edwards October 7, 2024October 8, 2024

Thomas Lowrie, 41, of Waterville has been charged in the Aug. 18 death of Charles Bellows, 43.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Craft Weekend draws artists, patrons to studios across Maine

by Keith Edwards October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

Artists gathered at Tandem Glass Works in Dresden to share inspirations and patrons.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News, Uncategorized

Young leaders, seen as key to ending toxicity of politics, gather in Waterville

by Keith Edwards October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

Youth Voting Summit seeks to inspire high school, college-age youths to engage their peers in voting and civic leadership.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Augusta approves city’s first 2 recreational marijuana shops

by Keith Edwards October 5, 2024October 7, 2024

Earlier this year Augusta councilors approved allowing recreational cannabis retail stores, after years of only medical marijuana sales being allowed in the city.