The money will be used to help pay for roof, window and facade projects.
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.
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.
Richmond restaurants blue over blue law glitch
A vote by residents 12 years ago didn’t meet state standard for lifting the ban on selling alcohol in bars and restaurants on Sundays, so they are trying again.
Emotional testimonials save Gardiner high school wrestling
The program is one of the high school sports programs that were considered for elimination as SAD 11’s Finance Committee crafted its 2018 budget.
West Gardiner gun club sets its sights on improved shooting range
The West Gardiner Rod and Gun Club has secured grants to upgrade its shooting range and make it safer for members and neighbors.
District issues ‘do not drink water’ order at West Gardiner school
High arsenic levels prompted SAD 11 to provide water for drinking and cooking until the problem is solved.
5-year-old playing with matches or lighter started Augusta apartment house fire
Three families are homeless in the wake of the fire, which shut down traffic on Mount Vernon Avenue during Monday’s afternoon commuting hours.
Fire destroys three-family home in Augusta, displaces 6 people
Tenants of 94 Mount Vernon Ave. were able to get out of the building after the fire broke out, but are now homeless following the destructive blaze.
Gardiner elected officials start budget debate
The City Council is asking staff to identify $87,000 in cuts to dial back the expected property tax increase and is backing a move to tap savings for a police vehicle and safety equipment.
Former Gardiner bank building is new home for Domino’s
The franchise owners see opportunity in Gardiner and in Maine as they expand their business.