Thirty-one people from around the world became citizens Friday at a ceremony hosted at the Readfield school.
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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Gardiner Historic Preservation Commission allows demolition of 235 Water St.
The decision brings to a close nearly three months of speculation and investigation into whether the fire-damaged building’s historic facade could be saved.
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Chelsea ceremony to honor Civil War soldier
The memory of Charles Searls Morgan will be honored with the dedication of a flagpole and a flag presentation 9 a.m. Saturday at the Chelsea Grange.
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Police arrest Pittston man suspected in Randolph bank robbery
Michael Giacomuzzi, 32, of Pittston, was arrested early Wednesday at a Capitol Street home in Pittston.
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Kennebec sheriff’s deputy uses Narcan to revive overdose victim
A Mount Vernon man was treated after overdosing on heroin and was arrested on five outstanding warrants.
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Augusta, Gardiner polling places steady but slow
Voters also had the opportunity to sign petitions to get initiatives on the ballot in the next election cycle.
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Gardiner planning forum on drug use, overdoses
Community leaders are asking the public to attend a Nov. 10 forum to talk about drugs in local neighborhoods.
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Bank inside Randolph IGA robbed
Suspect reportedly fled in white car
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Maine State Chamber honors US Sen. Susan Collins
The business community applauded Collins’ work and effectiveness by awarding her the Alton “Chuck” Cianchette Business Hall of Fame award.
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Augusta restaurant won’t return to Water Street
Two of three businesses closed by the city in August want to return, now that the building is scheduled to reopen in December, according to its new owner.