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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PublishedMarch 5, 2020
KVCAP drivers picket in Augusta to call attention to lack of contract
Nearly a year after forming a union, drivers at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program are urging the agency to complete the contract, while the nonprofit’s CEO says increases have been budgeted for and will be paid when the pact is finalized.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2020
Richmond voters opt to extend TIF district, explore school district withdrawal
A steady stream of voters turned out at the Public Works garage on High Street to vote on two local issues as well as the state referendum on the vaccine law and the presidential primary.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2020
Richmond man sentenced on sexual touching, other charges in West Bath
Jeffrey Tilton will serve six months in jail on assault and unlawful sexual touching charges and will receive probation on witness tampering charge.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2020
At central Maine polls, high turnout reported for primary election, vaccine vote
Voters at polling stations sounded off Tuesday on the Democratic presidential primary and Question 1.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2020
Gardiner to consider annual licensing for marijuana establishments
The proposed ordinance would set up an annual review for adult-use and medical marijuana establishments based on impacts such as public safety, odor, lights and sewer system operations.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2020
Richmond voters head to polls Tuesday on local issues
Town officials scheduled votes on whether to extend the Pipeline TIF district and whether to explore leaving Regional School District 2 for the same election as the people’s veto on the state’s vaccination law and the Democratic presidential primary.
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2020
Five Questions: Sherry Truppa of Sew & Sews
The owner of the Gardiner quilt shop talks about the importance of a loyal customer base.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2020
Parents detail dramatic rescue of their newborn by Gardiner emergency personnel
When Maegan Carves and Robbie Lunt planned to have their second child at home, they had no idea that nothing would go according to plan.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2020
Mount Vernon man accused of fleeing traffic stop held without bail
Caleb Hupper, 30, who is accused of fleeing a traffic stop in Wednesday in Mount Vernon, was arrested on charges of eluding an officer, failure to submit to arrest or detention and violation conditions of release. He was already wanted on two warrants citing multiple charges.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Mount Vernon man chased by police 7 miles in woods after traffic stop
Police say Caleb Huppper, who led police on a 90-minute pursuit on foot and on a stolen snowmobile through two towns, has several outstanding warrants and was expected to be charged in connection with Wednesday’s incident.
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