Keith Edwards – Page 13 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record

by Keith Edwards August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

Roughly 300 people dressed as Elvis gathered Tuesday to honor the King of rock ‘n’ roll, falling far short of the record but easily becoming the largest Elvis gathering in Maine.

Maine, News

Augusta seeks to break record for most Elvis impersonators

by Keith Edwards August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

At least 896 fully costumed, sideburn-donning Elvises will have to sing “Hound Dog” in unison on Tuesday to top the existing record set in North Carolina.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Two arrested, drugs and guns confiscated after sheriff’s deputies search Wayne home

by Keith Edwards August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

Eleven firearms and various illegal drugs were taken from a Mt. Pisagh Road home after officials executed a search warrant, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Augusta teen charged after car ends up in Kennebec River

by Keith Edwards August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Saleh Omar Kharfan, 19, and a passenger in his car escaped uninjured and swam to shore Monday night, police said.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Three Auburn, Lewiston residents indicted on burglary charges in thefts at numerous businesses

by Keith Edwards August 5, 2023August 7, 2023

Three people are charged with burglary, including the theft of $1,200 worth of pre-rolled joints from a Winthrop medical marijuana shop.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Albion man indicted on manslaughter charge related to China crash that killed passenger

by Keith Edwards August 4, 2023August 4, 2023

Bruce K. Bourget II was indicted on a Class A felony count of manslaughter and a Class B felony count of criminal operating under the influence, as part of indictments released recently by a Kennebec County grand jury.