The annual migration of the alewives is now underway as the herring species seeks fresh water for spawning.
Jessica Lowell
Jessica Lowell is the managing editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. She previously covers business and economic development and general news in the Gardiner area.
After short but intense aspirations to be an opera singer (age 4) and a deep-sea diver (age 6) her most enduring passion has been telling stories.
A University of Maine graduate, she worked for newspapers in New Hampshire, upstate New York and Wyoming, where she has won awards for investigative and explanatory journalism. She’s a fellow of the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism and the Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources.
After several years out of journalism, she returned to Maine and to writing, where she spends her free time enjoying both trees and the ocean, two commodities that Wyoming lacks.
Lane closures expected on Interstate 95 southbound in Sidney
The lane closures will allow testing and repair of roadway sensors installed along the interstate.
Culvert replacement project to close Route 27 in Dresden
Drivers will be detoured during the 2-day closure.
Woman changing clothes crashes car in Hallowell
Police received complaints about erratic driving before the crash Friday on Winthrop Street.
Waterville’s Ticonic Bridge to close May 7 for 1 night
The closure is part of a $52.8M replacement project for the bridge that links Waterville and Winslow.
Augusta fire destroys home, barn on Church Hill Road
A Maine Forest Service helicopter assisted by dropping loads of water onto the fire Monday morning.
1 person dies, 1 hospitalized after house fire in Readfield
Investigators from the state fire marshal’s office are working to determine the cause of a fire in a home on Plains Road on Friday night.
Pittston voters expand select board, reject proposal to appoint road commissioner
Saturday’s special town meeting drew 175 voters.
FirstPark in Oakland names new executive director
Kristine Logan brings 20 years of economic development experience.
State police respond to shooting in Norridgewock
Officials say there’s no threat to the public.