Michael Shepherd

Staff Writer

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Published
October 5, 2014

Cain highlights bipartisan work

The Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District says she wants to help Congress be more productive, but critics say she lacks experience.
Published
September 30, 2014

Angus King to endorse 2nd District’s Cain on Wednesday

The independent U.S. senator’s backing will help the Democrat by drawing attention to her race against Republican Bruce Poliquin, one observer says.
Published
September 30, 2014

Maine’s 2nd District a top opportunity for GOP, congressman says

Republican Bruce Poliquin is benefiting from increased national attention to his bid against Democrat Emily Cain, the subject of attack ads that began Tuesday.
Published
September 28, 2014

Some communities satisfied by alternative school structuring

But a school official warns ‘nobody in their right mind would design school governance in this way.’
Published
September 28, 2014

RSU 20 – On the rocks

Regional School Unit 20 brings together eight communities and 12 schools that do not wish to be united anymore.
Published
September 28, 2014

RSU 20 – On the rocks

Regional School Unit 20 brings together eight communities and 12 schools that do not wish to be united anymore.
Published
September 26, 2014

National Republicans buy $1.5M in TV time to back Poliquin

The news from the National Republican Congressional Committee came the same day a Democratic group began airing attack ads
Published
September 25, 2014

Democratic super-PAC buys $270,000 of ad time to hit Poliquin

The television time was announced Thursday, just before the U.S. House speaker was set to come to Maine to support the Republican running in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Published
September 24, 2014

Affidavit says Augusta stabbing accused had long abused ex-girlfriend

Jason Boucher is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault for allegedly attacking a friend of his ex-girlfriend.
Published
September 23, 2014

Photographer for local-food advocacy group praises Augusta-area farmers

Glenn Charles visited Augusta’s Mill Park farmers market as part of a 16-day bicycle tour on behalf of Wholesome Wave, a Connecticut nonprofit.