County officials say the new housing unit will allow more inmates to be housed here, saving money on boarding them in other county jails.
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, News
Windsor potter’s art on display
Robbi Fritz Portela showcases her work as part of the annual Maine Pottery Tour, put on to celebrate the creative impulse of Maine’s potters.
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Pared-down Gardiner budget heads to its next review
Additional revenue and cuts are expected to reduce the anticipated increase in Gardiner’s tax rate.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
‘Church planter’ Isaac Case memorialized at Manchester Meeting House
A monument to the Baptist minister and missionary in early Maine was dedicated Thursday, donated in memory of the late Rev. Craig Lathrop, who died a year ago.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Kennebec County budget draft calls for 1 percent increase
Because of changes in state valuation, some municipalities would be expected to contribute more to the budget, and some less.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Water ban at West Gardiner elementary school lifted
The most recent water test at Helen Thompson Elementary School shows that the level of arsenic in its well water is within the acceptable range.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Kennebec County commissioners to consider ‘welcoming county’ resolution
The move comes after a county resident requested an ordinance guiding county law enforcement interactions with federal immigration authorities, but counties have little authority to enact ordinances.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Blue law repeal to appear on ballot in Richmond’s June election
Town Clerk certifies 252 signatures, allowing town residents to vote again on whether they want to allow Sunday alcohol sales at bars and restaurants in town.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Gardiner facade grants awarded to downtown properties
The money will be used to help pay for roof, window and facade projects.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gardiner City Council to debate amended budget
City elected officials are expected to take a final vote on issuing bonds for sidewalk and paving projects.