Grocers, both independent and chains, are struggling to keep high-demand items on hand throughout central Maine as people prepare to spend more time at home.
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, Times Record
Richmond police Chief Scott MacMaster leaving post
The Richmond Board of Selectmen voted Monday to accept the resignation of Scott MacMaster, who has been police chief in Richmond for a decade. Sgt. James Donnell will serve as acting police chief after MacMaster leaves.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Times Record
Woman charged with murder in Richmond man’s death to undergo evaluation
Chanda Lilly, 30, is charged with felony murder in the death of Andrew Sherman, who was found dead in his Richmond home in October.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta woman charged in Richmond man’s killing, marking case’s second arrest
Chanda Lilly, 30, of Augusta, was arrested Tuesday by Maine State Police on charges of felony murder in connection with the death of Andrew Sherman last September.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner marijuana rules nearly set, raise concerns about cost
While city officials want to be prepared for the launch of the adult-use marijuana market later this year, Dennis Meehan, owner of Nature’s Summit in Gardiner, is trying to determine how to navigate the new regulations and annual licensing requirements.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Five Questions: A look back at influences
Five business owners and executives reflect on the people and circumstances that have influenced them in business.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Times Record
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Times Record
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
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.