Jessica Lowell

Kennebec Journal

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.

Latest

Published
June 18, 2018

Summer fruit season kicks off with strawberries across central Maine

Area growers say they hope for a good season despite a warm, dry spring.
Published
June 17, 2018

After heated Town Meeting, Chelsea officials take stock

A controversial site plan review ordinance was voted down, and so was raising the cap on the tax levy limit.
Published
June 15, 2018

Farmingdale voters decide to rejoin Gardiner Public Library

Voters turned out at Thursday’s Farmingdale Town Meeting to support the move after a petition drive put the measure on the warrant.
Published
June 14, 2018

Sharp words in Chelsea over site plan review ordinance

Turnout was high residents showed up to challenge the proposal, which many said might considered unfriendly to business.
Published
June 13, 2018

Kellie Julia beats John Glowa in Augusta area Senate District 15 primary

In November, the Democrat will face Republican Rep. Matthew Pouliot, who had no primary competition.
Published
June 13, 2018

Richmond voters re-elect incumbent, newcomer to Board of Selectmen

O’Neil LaPlante returns for a second term, and Randy Bodge will join the board.
Published
June 13, 2018

Deborah Sanderson unseats incumbent Rick Danforth in Chelsea selectman’s race

Sanderson, who is term-limited as a state representative, said a lot of listening to town residents needs to happen.
Published
June 12, 2018

Hallowell library supporters make impassioned plea for more city support

While some councilors support additional funding for the Hubbard Free Library, a flat revenue picture is limiting options.
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June 11, 2018

Hallowell library supporters make impassioned plea for more city support

While some councilors support additional funding for the Hubbard Free Library, a flat revenue picture is limiting options.
Published
June 10, 2018

Farmingdale officials propose flat municipal budget

The warrant for Thursday’s Town Meeting includes a proposal to rejoin the Gardiner Public Library and curbed municipal spending for the next budget year.