Democrat Thom Harnett, in his third term as Gardiner mayor, seeks Rep. Gay Grant’s House seat; three-term Rep. Matthew Pouliot, a Republican, is running for the seat of Sen. Roger Katz.
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, Local & State
The Great Race to motor through central Maine
Local organizers expect crowds and spectacle to greet the vintage car rally racers as they pass through Gardiner and Augusta in June.
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Posted inMaine Crime
Augusta man arrested after Walmart confrontation was barred from owning firearm
The criminal complaint against Robert Potter cites a 2016 conviction for domestic violence assault in Auburn.
Posted inBusiness, News
Richmond approves marijuana rules at special meeting
Eighteen voters agreed to a temporary ban on allowing medical growers close to schools, limiting businesses to the highway commercial district.
Posted inBusiness
Gardiner businesses celebrate anniversary with former “The Voice” contestant
For Niche, Inc. and Craft Beer Cellars, building relationships has been key to building their businesses.
Posted inMaine Crime
Man speaks out about armed confrontation, shooting incident in Augusta Walmart
Robert Potter, 31, of Augusta, was charged, and police say a woman who witnessed the incident ran out to her car, suffered a medical event and died.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Suspect arrested after gunshot fired inside Augusta Wal-Mart
Police say a ‘good Samaritan’ tried to disarm the man.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Group starts to consider Randolph elementary school future
An ad-hoc committee will consider a number of factors before making a recommendation to the SAD 11 School Board about the possible closure of TC Hamlin school.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Belgrade couple among thousands still without power since Monday storm
State officials said Thursday they are seeking federal disaster assistance as more than 110,000 Mainers continue to get by with no electricity.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Red Cross opens emergency shelters in Augusta, Norridgewock, Jackman
Food, cots and blankets will be available at the shelters for those who have had no electrical power for three days.