Clearing the damage from the October windstorm is expected to create more diverse habitat in the wildlife management area that includes the island in the Kennebec River.
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, Life & Culture, Local & State
Gardiner Music Walk to feature display of guitar legend Les Paul’s instruments
As part of the annual music celebration, this year’s event features a chance to play one of Paul’s guitars and learn about his life and influences.
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Gardiner officials to make decision on allowing commercial pot businesses
The City Council also is expected to vote on extending the temporary ban against those businesses that’s now in place.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Maine girls joining boys in Cub Scouts amid national demographic shift
In a historic move, the Boy Scouts are starting to welcome girls officially and a handful of Maine Cub Scout packs are getting ahead of the rollout.
Posted inLocal & State
Gardiner economic development position remains in budget as debate continues
City elected officials are keeping the position and the funding in the budget for now, with the option to make changes before the budget becomes final in June.
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Winthrop burn victim in fair condition at hospital
The fire marshal’s office continues to investigate how Leon Deblois, who remains hospitalized in fair condition, was injured on Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school district budget up nearly 3 percent
Assessments to the four communities that make up SAD 11 are expected to decrease.
Posted inLocal & State
Art murals in downtown Hallowell signal safety concern and a compromise
State transportation officials said where the murals were hanging on the safety fence posed a safety hazard, but businesses are allowed to hang signs on the fence.
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Winthrop man taken to hospital after boots catch fire
The Winthop Fire Department responded late Tuesday afternoon to a report of a man with his boots on fire at 439 Old Lewiston Road.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Wrong-way highway driving suspect summoned after crash on I-95 in Augusta
Maine State Police say a minor crash with no injuries resulted when Alden Glidden drove south on the interstate’s northbound lanes Tuesday afternoon.