After 17 years, Marianne and Kevin Butak have sold Bagel Mainea to Chris Low and Lucinda Stephens.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Kennebec Valley Chamber celebrates business accomplishments at Augusta event
At the annual Kenney Awards, Craig Garofalo, the Viles Arboretum and Maine Isshinryu Karate Academies were honored for their contributions.
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Posted inLocal & State
Brief thaw brings rain, slick driving conditions to central Maine
Forecasts call for a return to more seasonal weather Friday and Saturday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Three Augusta area chamber awards in hands of members
At Friday’s Kenney Awards banquet, members of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce will decide winners in three categories, while winners of four other awards already have been announced.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Augusta robbery suspect makes initial appearance in court
Police allege that Justyn Wilson held his hand under his shirt and threatened to shoot if a Big Apple cashier didn’t give him money.
Posted inLocal & State
Gardiner to consider economic development director
Thomas Fiorelli has accepted the position, which also includes planner duties.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Augusta’s O’Connor Auto Park named 2019 Large Business of the Year
The company’s achievements will be honored at the Kenney Awards on Jan. 25.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Two arrested after assaults in Richmond
Police who went to a home on Stable Road found a person who had been struck with a brick and kicked repeatedly; a second assault victim was found on further investigation.
Posted inLocal & State
Former, current Gardiner mayors reflect on city’s progress
After the Gardiner inauguration, Thom Harnett and Patricia Hart talked about what’s been accomplished and what’s to come in the city.
Posted inLocal & State
Gardiner sets library fees for neighboring towns
Going forward, the charges for partner towns will be determined on a per capita basis, rather than on usage or circulation.