After the Gardiner inauguration, Thom Harnett and Patricia Hart talked about what’s been accomplished and what’s to come in the city.
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 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.
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Gardiner businessman to be honored with Special Service Award
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce will present Peter Prescott, chief executive officer of E.J. Prescott, the award at the Kenney Awards on Jan. 25.
Posted inLocal & State
Amy Rees chosen to serve on Gardiner City Council
Rees will fill the District 2 vacancy created when Patricia Hart was elected mayor.
Posted inLocal & State
Fire-damaged building in Gardiner can be saved
Owner Fernando Stelser said Friday he plans to rebuild his Domino’s restaurant there and the offices in the rest of the historic bank building.
Posted inLocal & State
Fire destroys West Gardiner garage, vehicles
A neighbor reported the fire after hearing tires pop in the garage.
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Patsy Crockett elected to head Kennebec County commissioners
Crockett was nominated by longtime commissioner Nancy Rines, who has served in that capacity for the last four years.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Construction, crime and disputes topped Augusta area news in 2018
These Augusta area stories topped local news during the past year.
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Repairs to Whitefield’s Clary Lake Dam completed
But legal issues remain over the operation of the dam that lowered the water level in the lake for years.
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Conditions ease along Kennebec River in Augusta area
Forecasters had expected minor flooding in Augusta and Hallowell as winter kicked off with rain and warm weather across the region.