The Chase Farm and Bakery in Whitefield joins other bakeries in finding their niche in rural areas with loyal customers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Richmond kids ride the Bike Rodeo
The event promotes fun and safety, with a quick safety check of bicycles and helmets.
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.
Gardiner Main Street has new director amid key tourism campaign
Piper Panzeri brings a background in business and communications to her role with Gardiner’s downtown development organization.
Gardiner festival to heat up this weekend with concerts, car show
The Great Race stops in Gardiner on Tuesday, capping off events throughout the weekend that include free outdoor summer waterfront concerts.
Gardiner names new city manager
Christine Landes, Bethel’s town manager, brings two decades of municipal management experience to the position.
Gardiner city budget heads for final vote
The City Council is also expected to consider a credit enhancement agreement with Johnson Hall