Jessica Lowell 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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PublishedApril 25, 2016
Informal auction proposed in Gardiner to clear T.W. Dick buildings
The Gardiner City Council will consider authorizing the auction, and it is expected to review library, economic development and social and community service budget requests at its Wednesday meeting.
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PublishedApril 24, 2016
Spring brings crop of new restaurants to downtown Augusta
The former Bridge Street Tavern is set to open as The Black & Tan in June and a Chinese restaurant recently opened.
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PublishedApril 21, 2016
Kennebec County budget rises 3.6 percent
That increase, which reflects savings because of the acquisition of a building for the Registry of Deeds, remains under the county’s tax cap limit.
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PublishedApril 19, 2016
Augusta natural gas leak nets Summit Natural Gas $250,000 penalty recommendation
The staff at the Maine Public Utilities Commission wants the natural gas provider to verify that no other similar conditions for leaks exist.
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PublishedApril 18, 2016
Gardiner meat processor eyes expansion after federal loan package
Central Maine Meats will use the refinancing deal for working capital to meet growing demand and explore other options, including tanning sheep hides and more training programs.
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PublishedApril 17, 2016
Richmond starts planning for sewer system improvements
The process of upgrading the aged system will take shape in coming months.
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PublishedApril 17, 2016
Duty done, federal taxpayers are relaxing in Mount Vernon
Despite the deadline extension of four days, taxpayers report they don’t need the extra time.
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PublishedApril 16, 2016
Gardiner Music Walk draws crowds downtown
Inspired by Art Walks, the Music Walk celebrates local music on Record Store Day, which honors the work of independent music stores and the people who work there.
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PublishedApril 16, 2016
Cinderella Project outfits students for the annual rite of prom
Dresses, free and fabulous, are available for anyone who wants one.
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PublishedApril 15, 2016
Inventor launches building prototype in West Gardiner
Thom Labrie and Bob Bower are using 21st century materials and standards to build a different kind of micro-home.
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