Keith Edwards – Page 9 – 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, Maine Crime, News

Line workers in Augusta helping restore power have gear stolen from trucks

by Keith Edwards December 22, 2023December 22, 2023

Even as the theft was reported, Mainers came together to feed hundreds of linemen who are away from their homes working on restoring electricity in the aftermath of this week’s storm.

Maine, News

Officials rush to document flooding along Kennebec River in central Maine as outages, fallout persists

by Keith Edwards December 21, 2023December 21, 2023

U.S. Geological Survey crews are in a rush against time, and the elements, to document as precisely as possible how high floodwaters got in the recent flooding, to provide data for a number of future planning purposes.

Maine, News

Two drivers trapped in floodwaters rescued on Gardiner-Richmond line

by Keith Edwards December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Firefighters rescued two motorists trapped in their cars by Kennebec River floodwaters on Route 24, one from a car that was floating.

Maine, News

Family of autistic man killed by police at Augusta shelter files wrongful death lawsuit

by Keith Edwards December 17, 2023December 18, 2023

The estate of Dustin J. Paradis sued shelter operator Bread of Life Ministries for being negligent by not having adequately trained staff or policies on responding to escalating situations.

Maine, News

Manchester man killed after being struck by truck on I-95 in Augusta

by Keith Edwards December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

Matthew Galletta, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene of what was reported as a pedestrian-motor vehicle crash at 5:20 a.m. Friday.

Maine, News

Substance use disorder crisis center to be created in Kennebec County

by Keith Edwards December 11, 2023December 12, 2023

The proposed facility would be the first in Maine to serve as both an overnight center for people in withdrawal management programs and a walk-in clinic, according to Gov. Janet Mills.

Maine, News

Proposed Augusta homeless shelter at former church to be ‘sanctuary for all’ as public gets view of plans

by Keith Edwards December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Green Street United Methodist Church could be sold and converted into a homeless shelter sometime next year with 40 beds and 16 supporting living units.