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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
Richmond waterfront construction project improves island access
A new bulkhead will replace the existing wooden one and help control erosion into the Kennebec River.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Silenced St. Mark’s bells to find new life beyond Augusta
The congregation is starting the process of selling its west side church property to help fund its service to the community.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gardiner pot moratorium advances
Even as a statewide recount on Question 1 continues, city officials are weighing whether marijuana retail shops, social clubs have a place inside city limits.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gardiner considers temporary ban on marijuana shops, social clubs
If enacted, the moratorium would allow Gardiner officials to decide whether facilities should be allowed and how they should be regulated.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Richmond debates need for economic, business development
The town sits between Interstate 295 and the Kennebec River at the northern end of Sagadahoc County and is looking to get the most bang for its economic development buck.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Endorsement sparks controversy in Gardiner
A Facebook post on the Boys and Girls Club page that backed a city council candidate violates the prohibition that blocks non-profits from engaging in political activity.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Organizers plan Women’s March on Augusta
The event will coincide with a national event in Washington, D.C., to support women’s rights, civil liberties and the protection of the planet.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Pittston ends contract for use of Richmond transfer station
Town residents are likely to see the topic at Town Meeting, but in the meantime they’ll have to find someplace else for their bulky waste.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Richmond moving to temporarily ban marijuana retail stores, social clubs
A special town meeting to decide on a moratorium is expected to be scheduled for sometime in January.