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
January 21, 2020

Gardiner officials weigh options on Brunswick Avenue retaining wall

The City Council is expected to consider partnering with the Maine Department of Transportation on projects to replace the failing retaining wall near the intersection of Brunswick Avenue and Water Street.
Published
January 20, 2020

Central Maine Pyrotechnics honored as KVCOC’s Large Business of the Year

Steve Marson credits his employees for the success of his company and for his ability to support programs and events throughout Kennebec County.
Published
January 19, 2020

Kennebec River rises in Augusta, forcing Front Street to close Sunday

City officials closed parking Sunday evening on Front Street when the river level rose abruptly.
Published
January 19, 2020

Gordon honored with KVCOC Lifetime Achievement Award

Rob Gordon, the former executive director of the United Way of Kennebec Valley, says he has learned a lot about generosity and thoughtfulness from the people with whom he has worked for more than three decades.
Published
January 18, 2020

Five Questions: A look back at influences

Owners and executives at five business reflect on who or what influenced them to be in business.
Published
January 16, 2020

Woman taken to hospital after crash at I-95 on-ramp in Augusta

Jefferson woman’s car was hit Wednesday as she was turning to head onto Interstate 95.
Published
January 16, 2020

Dresden voters agree to buy property next to Town Office

The $50,000 cost will be covered by town surplus funds and is expected to be offset by the sale of two properties, totaling $70,000.
Published
January 16, 2020

Gathering in Augusta marks anniversary of 1973 abortion decision

Hands Around the Capitol brought together abortion foes in the state capital to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
Published
January 15, 2020

Dresden board probes whether town erred in halting gravel pit

The Board of Appeals reviewed testimony and documents submitted at its December meeting, and expects to continue its deliberations over a stop work order issued last summer at the Ballard-Milligan Gravel Pit.
Published
January 13, 2020

Gardiner to consider parking options for downtown after study pinpoints needs

An analysis recently presented to elected officials shows the city has adequate parking for now, but that is expected to change as redevelopment of a number of buildings, including Johnson Hall, continues.