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 8, 2019
Friendly’s shutters restaurant on Augusta’s Western Avenue
The closure in Augusta was one of nearly two dozen across the northeast; company officials cite shifting demographics and customer preferences as reasons for the closure.
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PublishedApril 8, 2019
Gardiner considers extending temporary ban on marijuana establishments
The current moratorium expires at the end of this month, and state officials are not expected to have completed their work on adult-use sales by then.
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PublishedApril 7, 2019
Five Questions looks back
Business owners and executives have shared some valuable pieces of advice. Here are five of them.
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PublishedApril 5, 2019
Augusta man arrested on a charge of gross sexual assault
Timothy Boothby was arrested after an investigation into a sexual assault that was alleged to have taken place in September 2018.
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PublishedApril 4, 2019
Bateau Brewing headed for summertime debut in Gardiner
The craft brewery, located in the historic Dingley Block on Water Street, will expand the reach of a growing economic sector into southern Kennebec County.
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PublishedApril 3, 2019
Takeaways on building strong economy in central Maine
At Wednesday’s Central Maine Business Breakfast in Augusta, experts talked about what it takes to build a strong regional economy in central Maine. (Internet access helps.)
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PublishedApril 1, 2019
In Readfield, success smells sweet as students learn to make maple syrup
Boiling sap gives Maranacook Community High School Alternative Education students a chance to learn a craft that stretches back through decades of Maine history.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2019
Investment, initiative continue to reshape downtown Augusta
Seven weeks after opening their doors, the owners of Huiskamer Coffee House on Water Street say the activity and investment in the downtown neighborhood made opening their business an easy decision.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2019
Sarah Lutte answers Five Questions
The co-owner of Lazy Acres Farm in Farmingdale talks about the importance of overcoming fear and making solid plans.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2019
To the dogs: Richmond children build reading skills with help of canine companion
Lily, a certified therapy dog, has been drafted into service as a listener so children can practice their skill at reading aloud.
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