Given the assignment to design affordable housing, a group of University of Maine Augusta architecture students bring imagination to a type of housing that’s in demand across the state.
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.
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Gardiner councilors struggle to find cuts in proposed city spending plan
Facing the prospect of a 5.8% increase in the property tax rate, Gardiner city councilors have asked to see proposals that reflect spending cuts for the upcoming budget year.
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Richmond man charged with terrorizing, sexual exploitation of minor
Jeffrey Tilton, 55, was charged after an investigation into an underage drinking party, which led to information that he allegedly sought to take inappropriate photos of a juvenile female.
Posted inLocal & State
Watch video: Officials use fire to reshape habitat on Swan Island
Wednesday’s prescribed burn, part of a multi-year plan, is expected to diversify wildlife habitat on the island in the Kennebec River.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school officials talk about tax impact of district budget
The proposal for the upcoming school year is expected to cost taxpayers in Gardiner, Pittston, Randolph and West Gardiner at total of about $10 million.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man who killed West Gardiner teen in 1973 denied parole
Michael M. Boucher Sr. was denied parole Monday and will serve five more years in prison.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Dalziel Lewis answers Five Questions
As one of the members of the Mill Park Farmers’ Market, Lewis talks about finding balance and building a sustainable market.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Dill family, supporters work to keep West Gardiner teen’s killer behind bars
Every five years, Michael Boucher has a chance to walk out of prison; and every five years, Debra Dill’s family works to stop him.
Posted inLocal & State
Changes come to Gardiner Main Street
Piper Panzeri, who started a year ago, has stepped down, and organization will be looking for a new home.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Closed T.C. Hamlin to get new life as school for children with disabilities
John F. Murphy Homes has bought the former T. C Hamlin School and plans to use it as a school for children with autism and developmental disabilities.