Sun Equity Partners is working with Eastern Retail Properties to lease the vacant space.
Jessica Lowell
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.
Body of Wayne man found in his boat on Pocasset Lake
Game wardens are investigating the death of Christopher Brown, 33.
Uplift Inc. eyes Randolph site for 5-unit development
Residents at a Planning Board meeting voice concerns about what impact a residence for adults with developmental disabilities would have on their properties.
Historic downtown Augusta continues its renaissance
A new restaurant and a slate of events are expected to draw people this summer and beyond.
Richmond man charged with sexually touching 3 minors
Jeffrey T. Tilton, 55, is indicted on 12 charges, including furnishing liquor to minors, assault and a felony count of witness tampering.
Downtown Augusta building evacuated, closed after transformer failure
The Augusta Fire Department investigated the smoke in the building and evacuated those who had started arriving for work.
Former Augusta man sentenced to prison in 2017 Dresden fatal crash
An investigation into the crash that killed a Connecticut woman and seriously injured her husband showed that driver Patrick Shorey had both methamphetamine and THC in his blood when he struck another vehicle while speeding.
Watch video: Officials use fire to reshape habitat on Swan Island
Wednesday’s prescribed burn, part of a multi-year plan, is expected to diversify wildlife habitat on the island in the Kennebec River.
Man who killed West Gardiner teen in 1973 denied parole
Michael M. Boucher Sr. was denied parole Monday and will serve five more years in prison.
Family, supporters work to keep West Gardiner teen’s killer behind bars
Every five years, Michael Boucher has a chance to walk out of prison.