Marc Rines, the third generation in his family to be elected to the council, talked Wednesday about his work experience and his federal drug conspiracy conviction.
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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Gardiner officials to consider joining civil action over fish migration efforts
To build a fishway along Cobbosseecontee Stream in Gardiner, two nonprofits need to get a conservation easement changed to allow it.
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Kennebec County officials: We’re worried about marijuana regulation costs
Local officials say proposals to set and regulate a commercial marijuana market in the state have no provision to share tax proceeds with counties, and they don’t want taxpayers to foot the bill.
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Expansion at the Depot Sports Pub in Gardiner nears completion
After construction, Steve Casey only needs to secure a liquor license for the Depot’s expanded area to be done with this project, which has increased the building’s footprint by 30 percent.
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Augusta area’s biggest stories of 2017
A widespread power outage, legalized marijuana, bedbugs and a video rant posted on Facebook topped the news for year.
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With Gerard’s Pizza re-opening, downtown Gardiner celebrates resilience
Despite a devastating 2015 fire, investment continues in the historic downtown.
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Early cold snap draws ice fishermen out across central Maine
Even though the ice is thick enough for fishing, the Maine Warden Service urges caution and preparedness.
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Jennifer Dumond of Kennebec Chocolates answers 5 questions
The owner of Kennebec Hand Dipped Chocolates Inc. talks about her business.
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Longtime Gardiner city councilor steps down, reflects on three decades of service
Philip Hart championed both frugality and investment in representing south Gardiner in his three decades on the city council.
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As Cobbossee Trail plans near completion in Gardiner, officials seek public input
City officials are planning to seek input from business owners over some proposed changes in the Arcade parking lot as the trail design takes shape.