Keith Edwards – Page 41 – 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

Few turn out to protest in Augusta, larger group gathers in Wayne to celebrate peaceful transition

by Keith Edwards January 20, 2021January 20, 2021

Three people came to voice their opposition to President Joe Biden on Wednesday at the State House, where a large police presence was on alert.

Focus on safety, not writing tickets, advises Maine panel on law enforcement during pandemic

by Keith Edwards January 18, 2021January 19, 2021

The Criminal Justice Commission on Mitigation of Pandemic Impact has issued a series of recommendations aimed at reducing the overload on the state’s court system.

Business, Maine

Augusta coffee house owners say closure is due to state coronavirus pandemic measures

by Keith Edwards December 30, 2020December 31, 2020

Huiskamer Coffee House owners say state rules make it impossible for some people with disabilities to work or shop in indoor public places.

Maine, Maine Crime

Augusta man, unable to afford bail, spends 7 months in jail with jury trials delayed

by Keith Edwards December 29, 2020December 30, 2020

Frank Tripp, accused of assault, won a motion for a speedy trial, but pandemic concerns mean jury trials likely won’t start up until spring.

Maine, News

Kennebec River floods banks following Christmas storm

by Keith Edwards December 26, 2020December 26, 2020

Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner, see waters rise due to rain, melting snow following storm.

Maine

Augusta Community Warming Center open for homeless, but limiting access

by Keith Edwards December 20, 2020December 20, 2020

The center, which in recent years has drawn people looking to socialize during the day, is now focused on providing space for homeless people due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maine, Maine Crime

Jefferson man shot, killed in armed confrontation with police

by Keith Edwards December 18, 2020December 18, 2020

Jacob E. McClure, 41, was shot and killed, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office officials say, after police entered a Jefferson home to intervene in an assault early Friday morning.