The special town meeting offered residents the choice of a complete prohibition, a temporary ban or neither.
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
Intersecting cultures bring business, opportunity to Gardiner
Central Maine Meats sees an opportunity to serve a growing demand for halal meat among local Muslims and to hire new Mainers.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Gardiner’s Johnson Hall secures $75,000 grant
The money will be used to hire a capital campaign director as supporters continue to raise money for the theater’s renovation.
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Gardiner city manager heading to South Portland
The last day in Gardiner for Scott Morelli, who has worked there since 2010, is March 3.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Gardiner, Hallowell not seeking sanctuary city status
The state GOP sent an email urging people to tell elected officials to stop their actions, but neither Kennebec County city is seeking that status.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gardiner City Council to name marijuana task force members
Elected officials will also consider proposals to buy or option lots at the Libby Hill Business Park.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gardiner prepares for bridge reconstruction projects
While scheduled to get underway in 2018, the bridge projects are slated to start after the Water Street reconstruction in Hallowell is completed.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gardiner City Council drafts goal to make city asylum community
The city’s elected officials have their eyes on tax and growth goals for 2017.
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Chamber of Commerce celebrates Kenney Awards in Augusta
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce honored award-winners at its annual banquet, where participants voted live to pick winners in some award categories.
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Kennebec Valley Chamber members to vote via text message
At Friday’s annual Kenney Awards, three award winners will be determined by live voting.