The craft brewery, located in the historic Dingley Block on Water Street, will expand the reach of a growing economic sector into southern Kennebec County.
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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Takeaways on building strong economy in central Maine
At Wednesday’s Central Maine Business Breakfast in Augusta, experts talked about what it takes to build a strong regional economy in central Maine. (Internet access helps.)
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To the dogs: Richmond children build reading skills with help of canine companion
Lily, a certified therapy dog, has been drafted into service as a listener so children can practice their skill at reading aloud.
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Side Gig: Paddle boards and repurposed furniture for Gardiner couple
Keith Bellefleur and Angie Wing have lined up side gigs renting and delivering paddle boards in central Maine and remaking furniture for sale.
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First snowfall of March blankets central Maine, causing delays and closures
In the waning days of winter, Monday’s snowfall adds only a few inches to the relatively low seasonal total, officials said.
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Litchfield voters to consider food sovereignty proposal
The warrant for the Feb. 25 special town meeting will also ask voters to approve spending $10,000 to upgrade the fire protection system at the Litchfield Academy building.
Posted inMaine
Fuel delivery mix up in Richmond closes gas pumps
A mix-up with fuel delivery prompted the gas pumps to be taken out of service at the Exit 43 Quik Stop on Friday morning in Richmond.
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Augusta forum on guns, safety and rights draws 50
Maine’s state archivists recounts a 19th-century incident that prompted gun rights to be suspended; other speakers focused on modern efforts to impose limits or fend them off.
Posted inBusiness
Same bagels, new owners at Bagel Mainea in Augusta
After 17 years, Marianne and Kevin Butak have sold Bagel Mainea to Chris Low and Lucinda Stephens.
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Brief thaw brings rain, slick driving conditions to central Maine
Forecasts call for a return to more seasonal weather Friday and Saturday.