Intended for existing enterprises, the program aims to help businesses overcome seasonal swings in working capital.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Monday was the deadline for replacements to be named for primary election candidates who have withdrawn, setting the stage for November.
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.
Randolph voters to consider proposed budget that’s mostly flat
Voters will be asked to fund the design for a new fire station and to start a fund to address dangerous buildings in town.
Hiring is hard work in central Maine
With a growing demand for workers, companies are seeking out incentives, training programs to improve their odds of filling vacancies.
Reardon, Mason to face off for Kennebec County sheriff job
A November special election will determine who will serve out the remainder of former Sheriff Randall Liberty’s term