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Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

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.

Local & State

Gardiner to consider adding full-time economic development director

by Jessica Lowell March 19, 2018March 19, 2018

If approved, the economic development position would be part of the fiscal year 2019 budget, which will be introduced Wednesday to the City Council.

Local & State

Kitties strut catwalk for Nauticats show in Augusta

by Jessica Lowell March 18, 2018March 18, 2018

Sunday was the final day of the three-day annual cat show at the Augusta Armory which brings together breeders, judges and fans from across the region and across the border.

Whitefield voters agree to fund road work, generator

by Jessica Lowell March 18, 2018March 19, 2018

Saturday’s Town Meeting drew about 85 residents to consider the town’s $1.2 million spending plan.

Local & State, Town Government

West Gardiner approves budget amid concerns about ambulance, library costs

by Jessica Lowell March 17, 2018March 17, 2018

Residents also agreed by a narrow margin to create regulation of commercial lots in the town’s minimum lot size ordinance.

Local & State, Town Government

Pittston voters approve proposed budget

by Jessica Lowell March 17, 2018March 18, 2018

At Saturday’s meeting, longtime Fire Chief Jason Farris said he’s stepping down as chief at the end of August.

Schools and Education

Gardiner-area school board votes to close Randolph elementary school

by Jessica Lowell March 15, 2018March 16, 2018

Among the next steps will be a referendum for Randolph residents to affirm or override the board’s decision.

Local & State

Central Maine digs out from mammoth nor’easter while more snow looms

by Jessica Lowell March 14, 2018March 14, 2018

Snowfall totals ranged from 1 to 2 feet across the region, closing schools for a second day, delaying opening times and creating extra work for some businesses.