Jessica Lowell 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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PublishedApril 9, 2020
Many central Maine school buildings to remain closed for rest of school year
Some superintendents announced plans Thursday to continue remote or distance learning through June, following Tuesday’s recommendation by Maine’s education commissioner. Others are taking a wait-and-see position.
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PublishedApril 8, 2020
Gardiner officials opt to cancel April meetings
Elected officials had been scheduled to start budget reviews next week, but those discussions will be delayed as restrictions on public meetings remain in place to slow the spread of coronavirus in Maine.
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PublishedApril 7, 2020
Richmond hires new police chief
The Board of Selectmen on Monday voted to appoint Sgt. James Donnell as police chief, replacing Scott MacMaster, who has accepted the chief’s position in Hallowell.
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PublishedApril 7, 2020
Gardiner bridge replacement delayed due to coronavirus concerns
Starting Friday, Reed & Reed, the contractor on the Gardiner bridge replacement project, will stop work because of the coronavirus pandemic, putting the work there on hold.
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PublishedApril 6, 2020
Gardiner educators outline plans for continued school closure
As more restrictions on public gatherings are put in place, Gardiner-area educators outline plans to continue to provide education and meals to the district’s students.
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PublishedApril 6, 2020
Gardiner to consider delaying April meetings
The April 15 budget session and the April 22 city council meeting could be delayed.
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PublishedApril 4, 2020
Central Maine distillers turn from spirits to sanitizer
With demand for craft spirits dropping following the closure of bars and restaurants across Maine, distillers are turning their talents to crafting high-proof alcohol needed to make hand sanitizer.
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PublishedApril 3, 2020
Dresden delays April special election until June
Elected officials also extended the deadline for nomination papers for the selecman’s seat that’s up for election on June 9.
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PublishedApril 2, 2020
Coronavirus fears extinguish open burns in parts of central Maine
As more people seek permits to burn off brush in an annual rite of spring, state and local fire officials are urging people to wait — if they can — over coronavirus concerns.
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PublishedApril 1, 2020
Frosty’s permanently closes Gardiner, Freeport locations
Company owners Nels and Shelby Omdal say they are making this move now to preserve their company in the long run.
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