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.
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.
Richmond starts planning for sewer system improvements
The process of upgrading the aged system will take shape in coming months.
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.
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.
Cinderella Project outfits students for the annual rite of prom
Dresses, free and fabulous, are available for anyone who wants one.
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.
Mixed housing project advances in Gardiner
Jack Skehan, whose property abuts the Summer Street property, is interested in acquiring a piece of it, should a state road construction project cost him some land in front of his Bridge Street business.
Vacant store near Memorial Circle in Augusta to become copy center
In addition, land on Civic Center Drive may soon see development if a request for a zoning change is approved by City Council.
Grant means more gear for Chelsea Fire Department
The Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation provides grant funding to community organizations in Maine.
Gardiner City Council to consider real estate marketing services contract
City officials also will consider selling 24 Summer St. to Developers Collaborative for a senior housing project.