A Gardiner Area High School class in how to start a business leads students to operate an ice cream stand at Waterfront Park.
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
Gardiner wins Great Race prize — ‘best overnight city’ during trek
The city earned the honor for its efforts in hosting the annual rally race, but officials are still measuring the impact of bringing thousands to an event in Kennebec County.
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Posted inLocal & State
Central Maine heat wave sends people searching for relief
High temperatures and humidity in the region this week prompts agencies to recommend taking it easy and checking on neighbors.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Augusta, Farmington immigration rallies draw hundreds
Central Maine residents say they oppose the zero-tolerance immigration policies that have separated children from their parents at the southern U.S. border.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Local & State
New bakery in Whitefield sign of rising enterprises in rural communities
The Chase Farm and Bakery in Whitefield joins other bakeries in finding their niche in rural areas with loyal customers.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Local & State
Great Race of antique, vintage cars arrives in Gardiner
Antique, vintage cars taking part in the rally-style race drew people from around the region to see the vehicles and meet the drivers.
Posted inLocal & State
Central Maine road construction projects on schedule despite bond debate
While state elected officials wrangle over issuing bonds to pay for road construction projects, no delays are expected this construction season.
Posted inLocal & State
Video: Crew of 15 work to flip plane that crashed in Jefferson
No one harmed in Saturday plane crash just south of Augusta Road in Jefferson.
Posted inLocal & State
Richmond kids ride the Bike Rodeo
The event promotes fun and safety, with a quick safety check of bicycles and helmets.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
After 31 years, Richmond bus driver ‘Miss Doreen’ has memorable final run
Doreen Moody retired last week after 31 years as a Richmond school bus driver, with a surprise escort of a police car, fire truck and tow truck to a waiting crowd.