The slow-moving storm knocked out power across central Maine during the day Friday, with the bulk of the outages reported in Kennebec County, many due to fallen trees.
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Cold front expected to bring heavy rain, gusting winds to central Maine
Forecasters have issued flood watches and wind advisories to prepare for the first serious storm of the season, expected to bring up to 4 inches of rain and winds gusting to 35 mph.
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HomeGoods debuts at the Marketplace at Augusta
The off-price retailer of furniture, home decor and seasonal accessories expects to hire up to 65 people for full- and part-time jobs to staff the new store at the Marketplace at Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Gardiner economic development director leaving for job in Saco
Tracey Desjardins, who was hired about three years ago as the city’s economic development director, helped Gardiner complete its downtown master plan and secure grant funding for a variety of projects.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State
Swine & Stein Brewfest returns to Gardiner on Saturday
The annual event, put on by Gardiner Main Street, draws people from around central Maine and New England for the Oktoberfest-style celebration featuring local and regional beer, spirits, wines, music and games in the city’s historic downtown.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
West Gardiner fire that killed person was likely accidental, investigators say
Officials await results of DNA testing to confirm identity of adult whose body was found inside destroyed building.
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One person dead following fire at West Gardiner residence
The Maine Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating after firefighters responding to a fire Thursday morning on Lewiston Road in West Gardiner found the body, believed to be that of Sherwood Keene, 83, at the home that was destroyed.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Stockton Springs man identified as driver killed in three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95
Police: William Stevenson, 53, died Saturday morning when his BMW was hit from behind in the northbound lanes of I-95 in West Gardiner.
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Le Club Calumet celebrates 100 years of Franco American culture
After a century of making a community for French Canadian residents of Augusta and of civic accomplishment, the club looks toward a strong future.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Farmingdale woman, 96, injured in Hallowell crash
Mary Cunnion was taken to the hospital Saturday after a crash at the intersection of Litchfield and Smith roads.