New construction, renovations and investment by businesses in personal property bring the city’s tax rate to $21.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
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
Construction to start on Augusta food distribution center
The Performance Food Group project will add 50,000 square feet of freezer space to support its expanding business.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Craft spirits enterprise launches in Pittston
Chadwick’s Triple Distilled Maple Craft Spirits draws inspiration from the land where it’s made, including the woods and the maple sap that runs from the trees.
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Gardiner launches revolving line of credit program
Intended for existing enterprises, the program aims to help businesses overcome seasonal swings in working capital.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Gardiner company taps Fairfield community college pipeline for workers
Kevin McKay, of Vassalboro, followed in his family’s footsteps in taking up a career as a line worker at On Target Utility Services.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Gardiner companies awarded economic development, workforce development funds
City officials have been able to secure $1.9 million in grant funds for Gardiner companies in two years.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Randolph voters approve $2.1 million spending plan, set up fund for dangerous buildings
The 33 residents gathered for Town Meeting also agreed to take a fire station project to the design stage.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Fourth suspect in Augusta homicide arrested in New York
Aubrey Armstrong, charged Friday with being a fugitive from justice, is a suspect in a Washington Street killing in November.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Central Maine general election races take shape
Monday was the deadline for replacements to be named for primary election candidates who have withdrawn, setting the stage for November.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Only final touches left at Kennebec County Registry of Deeds in Augusta
Kennebec County acquired the county department’s new home at 77 Winthrop St. at the end of March and recently completed the move.