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 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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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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PublishedMarch 17, 2019
Side Gig: Paddle boards and repurposed furniture for Gardiner couple
Keith Bellefleur and Angie Wing have lined up side gigs renting and delivering paddle boards in central Maine and remaking furniture for sale.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2019
First snowfall of March blankets central Maine, causing delays and closures
In the waning days of winter, Monday’s snowfall adds only a few inches to the relatively low seasonal total, officials said.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Litchfield voters to consider food sovereignty proposal
The warrant for the Feb. 25 special town meeting will also ask voters to approve spending $10,000 to upgrade the fire protection system at the Litchfield Academy building.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2019
Fuel delivery mix up in Richmond closes gas pumps
A mix-up with fuel delivery prompted the gas pumps to be taken out of service at the Exit 43 Quik Stop on Friday morning in Richmond.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2019
Augusta forum on guns, safety and rights draws 50
Maine’s state archivists recounts a 19th-century incident that prompted gun rights to be suspended; other speakers focused on modern efforts to impose limits or fend them off.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2019
Same bagels, new owners at Bagel Mainea in Augusta
After 17 years, Marianne and Kevin Butak have sold Bagel Mainea to Chris Low and Lucinda Stephens.
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