Michael Shepherd

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Published
November 24, 2014

Augusta police chief to return home following spinal injury

At an Augusta fundraiser, the wife of Police Chief Robert Gregoire says he will come home in a wheelchair and it’s not known if he will walk again.
Published
November 22, 2014

Togus VA system probed over allegations of shortcuts, omissions

An October memo by a federal watchdog agency outlines allegations that, if proven, would link Maine for the first time to issues similar to those at veterans hospitals nationwide.
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November 19, 2014

Hallowell city manager endorses Nason reappointment

City Manager Michael Starn says he’ll recommend that Police Chief Eric Nason remain on the job in January, when the embattled but longtime chief comes up for his annual appointment.
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November 14, 2014

Democrats push for Cain vs. Poliquin 2016 rematch in Maine’s 2nd District

But Emily Cain could face a primary challenge from Skowhegan four-term Rep. Jeff McCabe.
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November 11, 2014

At last, Augusta shelter for homeless veterans gets ‘real’ flagpoles

Residents of the Bread of Life Shelter on Hospital Street — the only one of its kind in Maine — raised their new flags at a Veterans Day ceremony.
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November 10, 2014

Gardiner home ‘a total loss’ after Sunday blaze re-ignites

Firefighters responded twice to a fire on Libby Hill Road, which started after a homeowner was working in the basement.
Published
November 10, 2014

Three Richmond men injured after Sunday crash

Police say the driver was speeding and the men weren’t wearing seat belts when their car went off Beedle Road.
Published
November 8, 2014

What kind of a congressman will Maine’s Bruce Poliquin be?

The Republican from Maine’s 2nd District has moderated his approach after saying in 2012 that he loves to “argue with liberals.”
Published
November 5, 2014

National tide, bear vote may have aided Poliquin in Maine’s 2nd District

Bruce Poliquin will be the first Republican to hold the seat since 1995, joining a strengthened majority in the US House.
Published
November 4, 2014

Poliquin, winner of 2nd District race, says he’ll ‘work with anybody’

The Republican says during an Oakland press conference he’s going to Washington ‘to fight for the interests of people in Maine.’