David Smith submitted a petition Monday to request an open town meeting for residents to vote whether the court-ordered cleanup of his property should proceed.
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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Side Gig: Cribbage boards
William Terry talks about how he started making cribbage boards.
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Richmond man attempts last-ditch petition drive to prevent property cleanup
David Smith has been fighting the town’s attempts to clear vehicles and equipment from his property, but the town’s contractor is scheduled to start work at 8 a.m. Monday.
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Gardiner backs staying with state communication center
Elected city officials have endorsed a proposal to remain with the Regional Communication Center in Augusta.
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Questions still remain after delivery mix-up in Richmond
Exit 43 Quik Stop owner Gary Emmons said the vehicles affected by fuel glitch Friday have been repaired, but it’s still not clear why the wrong fuel was delivered.
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Gardiner councilors to tackle emergency services questions
City Manager Christine Landes is asking elected officials for support in Gardiner’s attempt to secure dispatching services.
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Kennebec Journal Feb. 17 police log
Augusta area police reports for Feb. 17, 2019.
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Bridge project knocks Gardiner business off its lot
For seven decades, the Chapmans have been operating a business at 2 Bridge St., but the pending Bridge Street bridge replacement project will push them off their lot until it’s completed.
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Malley Weber answers Five Questions
The owner of Hallowell Clay Works talks about the importance of working on the business, as well as working in the business.
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Litchfield voters to consider food sovereignty proposal
The warrant for the Feb. 25 special town meeting will also ask voters to approve spending $10,000 to upgrade the fire protection system at the Litchfield Academy building.