Fire Chief Al Nelson said the system saved the block on historic Water Street.
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 city officials are ready to launch city manager search
The City Council is expected to consider a proposal from the Maine Municipal Association to help with the search.
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Gardiner officials will consider a municipal budget proposal that’s up 2.09 percent
Outgoing City Manager Scott Morelli cautioned that this is an early version, and some elements may change in coming months.
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Gardiner agrees to $150,000 Johnson Hall gift
The leadership gift is expected to spur other donations to complete the $4.6 million project and will be paid when construction contracts are signed.
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Winthrop minister brings Ash Wednesday to the community
Although retired, the Rev. James Gill offers ashes as part of the international Ashes To Go direct outreach event.
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Gardiner prepares to launch sidewalk project
In addition to weighing in on the delayed construction project, city councilors will get their first look at the fiscal year 2018 budget.
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Johnson Hall asks Gardiner for $150,000 for renovation project
The request would be a leadership gift to leverage other fundraising gifts.
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Augusta rally to save the Affordable Care Act draws 200
Speakers, including Augusta and Gardiner mayors, urged those attending to overcome their differences, engage politically and vote for candidates who support what they support.
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Gardiner lays out long-term goals at public meeting
People spoke mostly in favor of welcoming newcomers, but maintaining security also was a concern.
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Gardiner appoints Anne Davis interim city manager
The Gardiner Library director has filled in as interim city manager in the past.