A proposal that could include a new medical arts building and senior housing has advanced to the next stage.
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.
Clary Lake dam auction draws a single bid
The public sale brings no clarity to a complicated situation in which property owners have expressed concern about low water levels.
Thieves unwittingly do Richmond library a favor
Police are still looking for two men who stole library donations after a librarian invited them in to warm up.
Gardiner eyed for affordable senior housing
Developers of the T.W. Dick site consider an additional project for the city that would develop an industrial property into senior housing.
Work continues on historic Richmond building
The Hathorn Block is starting to shed its old skin.
First-ever Kenney Awards honor Kennebec Valley Chamber members in Augusta
The black-tie event provided a new twist for the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Gardiner opiates forum highlights stories, support
The series is scheduled to continue in March with a session on drugs in schools.
Waterville legislator seeks more protection for victims of Augusta hospital data breach
MaineGeneral Medical Center says experts deem the coverage it is offering to be an appropriate response to the situation.
Kennebec County interim sheriff seeks to expand department’s criminal data analysis
The new hire would also benefit a county drug crime task force that is working to share information.
Gardiner community schedules second opiates conversation
The meeting will focus on how residents can combat opiate abuse.