Organizers expecting up to 15,000 people to visit the replica of Vietnam Memorial in Gardiner Commons.
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.
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Fire heavily damages Dresden home
Crews from three counties were called in to fight the fire, which was reported late Monday afternoon.
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Gardiner pays tribute to Vietnam War memorial with replica
The Wall that Heals, which will be displayed in the Common, is expected to draw in thousands.
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Police: Distracted driving causes morning crash in Pittston
The driver and two passengers were taken to the hospital after their vehicle hit an embankment and flipped onto its roof.
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Winthrop legislator badly burned while using gasoline to light fire, authorities say
Craig Hickman reportedly was burned on his legs and chest during the Tuesday morning incident, according to investigators.
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Free online burn permits to continue after LePage veto overruled
The measure spells out requirements on private companies issuing burn permits in Maine, which has been in dispute for some time.
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Gardiner teens get inside scoop on running business
While the idea started in a high school class, the ice cream stand is an independent operation.
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Gardiner stop rated best of 8 by contestants in Great Race from Buffalo to Halifax
Thousands of spectators flocked to the event, which included entertainment and fireworks and a lobster bake put on for the 125 teams and crews.
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Small bakery businesses on the rise in rural locations around Maine
And they’re finding a measure of success.
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In Richmond, Youth Bike Rodeo gives kids a safety tuneup
The event promotes fun and safety, with a quick check of bicycles and helmets.