Lake St. George State Park’s winter wildlife walk lured people out to the woods to learn about the wildlife tracks they may see during their own cold weather hikes.
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 inMaine Crime
Two men injured in Gardiner attack remain hospitalized in Portland
They are likely to be identified Monday in conjunction with the initial appearance of the suspect in court.
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Bikers, vendors make connections at Augusta motorcycle swap meet
The annual Great Northern Motorcycle Swapmeet draws riders and others to the Augusta Civic Center to swap parts and stories and make new connections.
Posted inMaine
Kennebec River rises in Augusta, forcing Front Street to close Sunday
City officials closed parking Sunday evening on Front Street when the river level rose abruptly.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Gathering in Augusta marks anniversary of 1973 abortion decision
Hands Around the Capitol brought together abortion foes in the state capital to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
Posted inMaine
Jefferson man, 77, dies in three-vehicle crash in Augusta
The crash, reported shortly before 5 p.m., closed Eastern Avenue for about 45 minutes.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Cash stolen from Richmond Family Dollar in weekend break in
Richmond Police are investigating the break in during which an undisclosed amount of cash was taken.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Bomb threat clears West Gardiner store
Fuller’s Market was evacuated Thursday morning following a report of a bomb threat.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World
New Zealander killed in volcano’s eruption had ties to Winthrop
Hayden Marshall-Inman was among the 6 confirmed fatalities, which followed warnings of increased seismic activity on White Island, prompting some to question why tourists were allowed to visit the volcanic island.
Posted inMaine
Missing Richmond woman struggled with mental health, substance abuse
A search for details of the life of Anneliese Heinig, the missing mother of two from Richmond, reveal a woman who is loved by family and friends but who also has struggled and had a history of conflict involving law enforcement.