Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and towns of Manchester and Windsor, 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.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2020
Augusta board votes to ban medical marijuana sales from campers
An Augusta caregiver who sought to sell medical marijuana from his camper-trailer is now seeking a permanent location to open a business.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2020
Augusta child care program partially closed; 20 city staff in quarantine
About 20 city employees are currently in quarantine due to potential exposure to COVID-19.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2020
Augusta courthouse reopens to public
The Capital Judicial Center, closed for about two weeks after at least three employees tested positive for COVID-19, was back open Monday.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2020
Augusta courthouse remains closed as another two employees test positive for COVID-19
The Capital Judicial Center is expected to remain closed to the public all week due to a lack of staff. It is slated to reopen to the public Monday, Dec. 7.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2020
Standoff in Dresden ends without arrest of man sought by police
Police are still seeking Nathon A. Taylor, 41, on an arrest warrant.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
Richmond fair one of few this year for crafters, customers
Several craft shows, popular with holiday shoppers looking for unique items, have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2020
Despite pandemic, central Maine shops still full of heart on Small Businesses Saturday
Merchants at multiple small businesses said they’re trying to strike a balance in the pandemic between drawing enough shoppers to have a decent holiday sales season, but not so many shoppers all at the same time.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2020
Augusta courthouse closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Capital Judicial Center was closed to the public Tuesday and Wednesday.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2020
Has meter run out on Augusta Parking District?
City officials are considering whether to get rid of the Augusta Parking District, and to install parking meters on Water Street.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2020
Augusta man sentenced to 15 years for unlawful sexual contact with child
Mark D. Van Sickle pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting 8-year-old child in Augusta.
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