Local landlord Larry Fleury bought it for $1, renovated it and now has it listed for sale for $72,000.
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 gives go-ahead for new rescue boat
While not all agree the money should be spent, Fire Chief Al Nelson said he wants to ensure the safety of boaters and his staff.
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Hathorn Block developers consider condominiums in Richmond
The financing is the final element needed before construction can begin on the historic downtown building.
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BikeMaine grant one of several Gardiner officials are set to accept Wednesday
Gardiner Fire Chief Al Nelson will also give a presentation on a rescue boat that was approved in the current budget.
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Gardiner targets illegal sewer connections amid $4 million sewer system upgrade
City officials are trying to get stormwater out of the city sewer system because it has contributed to Gardiner’s need for a sewer overflow project.
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LePage says Trump was his third choice for president
The governor, who has appeared at rallies for the Republican presidential nominee, told a Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast that Chris Christie and Jeb Bush were his top two choices.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Tiny house in Richmond is home to bigger life
Luke Lucier and Becky Deering say that paring down has left them more time and freedom to do the things they like.
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Augusta’s Lithgow Public Library hosts joyous reunion after renovation
Area residents celebrated the library’s reopening Saturday, but they’ll have to wait until Monday to check out books.
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Readfield selectman quits over snow plowing contract spat
Tom Dunham has not submitted a letter of resignation as town policy requires, so he may still continue to serve on the board.
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Delayed Capen Road bridge replacement gets underway in Gardiner
The city has a list of road and construction projects approved in the city’s budget that are also underway this season.