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.
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 inMaine, 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.
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Posted inMaine, 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, Maine, News
Gardiner facade grants awarded to downtown properties
The money will be used to help pay for roof, window and facade projects.
Posted inMaine, 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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education, Sports
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.