Applications are available for residents who want to decide whether to allow recreational marijuana businesses.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Sears in Augusta among 42 stores to be closed
The number of affected employees is unclear; the company is also closing 108 Kmarts around the U.S.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Augusta Sears to close this spring
The store, which anchors the north end of the Turnpike Mall shopping center, is expected to close in March.
Posted inBusiness
Lifetime achievement winner continues serving
Mark Johnston is called ‘an even-keeled fellow who plugs along and gets things done.’
Posted inMaine, News
Missing data slows homeless veterans’ housing project in Chelsea
The Cabins in the Woods must supply information about the impact on Sheepscot Valley RSU 12 schools.
Posted inMaine, News
Richmond sets hearing on pot moratorium
The Planning Board hearing Tuesday will focus on a temporary ban on marijuana retail shops and social clubs.
Posted inMaine, News
Council OKs temporary ban on marijuana shops, social clubs in Gardiner
The city manager hopes that a moratorium would allow a task force to examine and make recommendations on the issue.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
They’re bringing out the old bells at St. Mark’s in Augusta
Bells that rang from the Augusta church’s tower since 1925 are removed as sale plans proceed.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Boys and Girls Club’s endorsement of Gardiner council candidate creates issue
Under the IRS code, nonprofits organized under section 501(c)3 are not allowed to participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta organizers plan ‘sister rally’ to Women’s March on Washington
The event is scheduled for Jan. 21, the same day as the national event.