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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PublishedAugust 11, 2017
Kennebec County closes 2017 fiscal year in the black
Lingering concerns about the state’s contribution to support county jails were allayed when county officials received extra funds this week.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2017
Beyond Borders Farmers Market puts down roots in Augusta
The market’s goal is create a link between Mainers and new Mainers with fresh produce and food that is their economic foundation.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2017
City manager search continues in Gardiner
City officials are managing a wide range of projects while the top administrative job is filled by an interim manager.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2017
Bridgton child’s tiny house dream comes true with Make-A-Wish
The project is the beginning of a new partnership between the foundation and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2017
Donation for Hallowell fire station growing
City officials also are investing in renovating the existing fire station, but plans for the future use of that building have not been determined.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2017
Augusta store moves signal national retailers seeing profit
Companies that offer low-priced merchandise are moving into central Maine even as traditional retailers are shrinking their footprints in the state.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2017
Hallowell officials to vote on increasing city budget
City Manager Nate Rudy said cutting the budget further would affect public safety and the city’s ability to conduct business.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2017
‘Ultra-high performance’ home in Monmouth signals trend in efficiency living
Thom LaBrie and Bob Bowers are close to finishing their first home based on LaBrie’s concept of a building shell system.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2017
Planning moves ahead on Gardiner bridge replacement
State transportation officials are considering acquiring two properties as part of the project, although plans are not final
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PublishedAugust 1, 2017
Second round of Artwalk Gardiner wheat-paste projects to debut
This installation of public art was made possible by the Gardiner Creativity Fund, which has funded other public art projects in the city.
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