Michael Shepherd

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December 10, 2014

Augusta fire victims search for housing, aid

Two city apartment fires in five days have left more than 30 people homeless, many of whom are living at the Super 8 Motel and Comfort Inn and looking for permanent housing.
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December 8, 2014

Embattled Hallowell police chief apologizes for ‘lack of judgment’

At a Monday hearing, a dozen members of the public spoke on behalf of Eric Nason, who is fighting to keep his job after two allegations of sexual misconduct.
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December 7, 2014

Police body cameras already catching on in central Maine

Amid a nationwide push for the cameras, officers in Gardiner and other local departments say the cameras are proving effective.
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December 5, 2014

Massive Augusta apartment fire leaves 27 homeless

Working smoke detectors and proper exits helped save lives, said the State Fire Marshal’s Office, which will continue to investigate through the weekend.
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December 3, 2014

Uncertainty raised over report that locked down two Augusta schools

A suspicious man prompted officials to lock Cony High School and Farrington Elementary School Wednesday, but police say that witnesses changed their story.
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November 29, 2014

Gardiner, Hallowell water districts to advance merger plans

If all goes according to plan, the Central Maine Water District could serve 4,100 customers beginning in 2016.
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November 29, 2014

Congressional delegation cites concern about claims of problems in Maine VA system

Still, veterans advocates say they haven’t heard individual complaints from people among the 10,000 patients that get mental health treatment through Togus.
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November 27, 2014

Organizer of Gardiner Thanksgiving meal looks to hand off reins

Larry Perkins says he’ll stay among the stable of volunteers that served hundreds of meals at the city’s high school on Thursday.
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November 27, 2014

Hundreds without power in Kennebec County, among 50K statewide

Utility crews worked on Thanksgiving to restore power to thousands after Wednesday’s snowstorm.
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November 26, 2014

Thanksgiving nor’easter brings dozens of crashes in central Maine

Gov. Paul LePage lets state workers go home at 1 p.m. with 10-14 inches of snow expected in Kennebec, Franklin and Somerset counties.