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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PublishedJune 13, 2017
Legislative fix possible for online burn permit ban
Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, said she has seen strong bipartisan support to clarify in state law the authority to issue online fire permits on private sites.
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PublishedJune 12, 2017
Maine Forest Service decides only burn permits issued online by the state are valid
The move leaves two private companies that allow fire departments other options to issue permits out of business for the time being.
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PublishedJune 11, 2017
For Cony High seniors, graduation is a time to reflect
The Class of 2017’s celebrated the achievement of its 124 graduates at the Augusta Civic Center on Sunday.
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PublishedJune 11, 2017
Maranacook Community High School sends 92 students on their way
Class Speaker Mark Wicks urges students to commit to set the bar for their lives, then set it a little higher.
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PublishedJune 10, 2017
Hall-Dale graduate takes on life
Jack James, one of 49 class of 2017 graduates, offers a lesson in hard work
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PublishedJune 10, 2017
Richmond High School confers diplomas on 36
For Caleigh Shulman, high school was a chance to learn to push herself and build her confidence.
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PublishedJune 9, 2017
Chelsea officials propose increased spending
As drafted, the budget would add 18 cents to the current tax rate for the municipal portion of town property tax bills.
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PublishedJune 7, 2017
Gardiner passes budget with no additional public comment
While the spending plan is expected to add 20 cents to the tax rate, many taxpayers will see a smaller tax bill.
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PublishedJune 7, 2017
Faith community stands with immigrants in Augusta
At a State House rally Wednesday, clergy and religious leaders declared their support and solidarity with immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers.
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PublishedJune 6, 2017
Gardiner area school district’s $24 million budget moves ahead
Voters at Tuesday’s SAD 11 budget validation meeting approved the spending plan, which is up less than 1 percent
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