The issue will come up again in three weeks following a 6-2 vote on Wednesday.
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 addresses its safety violations
The Maine Bureau of Labor Standards issued 69 citations, but city officials hope to shrink the $9,000 fine by tending to all of them before the deadline.
Gardiner to discuss moratorium on marijuana social clubs
Question 1 legalizes recreational marijuana and allows for retail establishments and social clubs where it can be consumed.
Wayne speaker recalls Army service in Vietnam
At a talk hosted by Wayne’s Cary Memorial Library, Lloyd Irland recounted his memories of being a soldier.
Eimskip to Maine: Challenge us
Richard D’Abo, chairman of the Icelandic shipping company’s board, reaches out to Maine markets, addresses trade uncertainty at business convention.
West Gardiner crash, fire injure 1
State police say Christopher Ellis apparently fell asleep, and his sport utility vehicle struck a tree before catching fire.
Randolph homes get smoke detectors
Volunteers from the Randolph Fire Department install safety devices, offer safety tips to residents.
Kennebec County awards bid to expand jail in Augusta
Although expansion eases overcrowding and costs in the short term, county officials say another solution will be needed.
Crockett edges Pare for Kennebec County Commission Ward 1 seat
Late results show a race that was competitive in all communities but the candidates’ own.
Ault, Cusick, White win at-large Gardiner City Council seats
The race highlighted different approaches to economic development.