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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, Local & State, News
Gardiner meat processor eyes expansion after federal loan package
Central Maine Meats will use the refinancing deal for working capital to meet growing demand and explore other options, including tanning sheep hides and more training programs.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
With taxes filed, Mainers have more time to play
Even though the state’s residents had extra time for federal returns, these early birds are glad to be finished.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
For Chelsea artist, every picture tells a story
Disabled from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, she still pours herself into her painting.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Outdoors
West Gardiner man has an app for those Maine fishing regulations
For now, it’s available only for Android phones and costs $3.99.
Posted inLocal & State, News
More than 200 years later, Maine still feels a chill from the Year Without a Summer
The cold year forced many farmers to give up their land, clearing the way for modern farms.
Posted inPolitics
In reversal, LePage names Democrats’ choice to be Kennebec County sheriff
The move ends a monthslong standoff between the governor and Kennebec County Democrats.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine hard cider producer finding its niche
Lost Orchard Brewing Co. in South Gardiner plans to add Portland, New Hampshire and Massachusetts to its distribution territory.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
WalletHub website rates Maine 4th best for women
But the executive director of the Maine Women’s Lobby sees areas where the state needs work.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Local & State
Author works for peace with colorful children’s books
Sandra Palmer Fish says her books are an effort to influence the world through the people around her.