The budget rekindled discussion about funding for the Gardiner Public Library and local non-profits.
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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New carved stone sculpture installed in Gardiner
Part of the city’s Art in the Park program, the sculpture “Galaxy” will be on display for six months.
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Firetruck funding sought at special Pittston town meeting
The firetruck, costing the town about $45,000, would replace an older model and offer upgraded safety for firefighters, according to the fire chief.
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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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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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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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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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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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Richmond starts planning for sewer system improvements
The process of upgrading the aged system will take shape in coming months.
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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.