The American Rescue Plan Act, which has provided federal relief funds to local, regional and state governments, allows some funds to be used for hazard pay for public sector employees.
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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Forecast calls for rain, sleet, more snow this week in central Maine
While the storm Thursday and Friday is expected to bring 6 to 8 inches of snow, meteorologists say it is unlikely to include strong winds.
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Fitness entrepreneurs invest in Augusta as pandemic gym routines hit their stride
Fitness companies All Out Fitness and Planet Fitness are betting that people will return to the gym in pre-pandemic numbers as they expand in Augusta.
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Controversial statue of Melville W. Fuller might find new home — across the street
Robert Fuller Jr., who has agreed to take back a statue of Melville W. Fuller over concerns about the elder Fuller’s role in enshrining racial segregation in the United States, is now proposing to build a museum to house a statue across from the Kennebec County Courthouse at 95 State St.
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Next chapter coming for Scrummy Afters in Hallowell following sale announcement
Days after a Facebook post announcing the popular Hallowell candy shop is for sale, co-owner Kim Davis says she is surprised by the level of interest — from as far as Florida.
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Gardiner officials declare Water Street building dangerous years after destructive fire
The Gardiner City Council declared 235 Water St. a dangerous building due to damage sustained from a 2015 blaze, but they hope the building in the city’s historic downtown can be preserved.
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Augusta readies to host Ironman athletic competition in July, showcasing local trails and river
Maine’s capital city has been named a new host venue for the endurance event that’s expected to bring hundreds of competitors to the capital region.
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Drop-in vaccine clinic scheduled for Jan. 28 at Gardiner Boys & Girls Clubs
The Jan. 28 clinic at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley facility at 14 Pray St. offers area residents another opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Fishermen eager for central Maine smelt camps to open
After a short 2021 season, smelt camp operators and fishermen hope for a strong season, following a blast of ice-making weather earlier this month across the region.
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Morning fire destroys garage, two vehicles in Augusta
Official: City Fire Department investigating cause of fire, although there is no indication of foul play.