Area growers say they hope for a good season despite a warm, dry spring.
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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After heated Town Meeting, Chelsea officials take stock
A controversial site plan review ordinance was voted down, and so was raising the cap on the tax levy limit.
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Farmingdale voters decide to rejoin Gardiner Public Library
Voters turned out at Thursday’s Farmingdale Town Meeting to support the move after a petition drive put the measure on the warrant.
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Sharp words in Chelsea over site plan review ordinance
Turnout was high residents showed up to challenge the proposal, which many said might considered unfriendly to business.
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Kellie Julia beats John Glowa in Augusta area Senate District 15 primary
In November, the Democrat will face Republican Rep. Matthew Pouliot, who had no primary competition.
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Richmond voters re-elect incumbent, newcomer to Board of Selectmen
O’Neil LaPlante returns for a second term, and Randy Bodge will join the board.
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Deborah Sanderson unseats incumbent Rick Danforth in Chelsea selectman’s race
Sanderson, who is term-limited as a state representative, said a lot of listening to town residents needs to happen.
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Hallowell library supporters make impassioned plea for more city support
While some councilors support additional funding for the Hubbard Free Library, a flat revenue picture is limiting options.
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Hallowell library supporters make impassioned plea for more city support
While some councilors support additional funding for the Hubbard Free Library, a flat revenue picture is limiting options.
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Farmingdale officials propose flat municipal budget
The warrant for Thursday’s Town Meeting includes a proposal to rejoin the Gardiner Public Library and curbed municipal spending for the next budget year.