Michael Shepherd

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Published
September 17, 2014

Boehner to stump for Poliquin in Maine next week

The visit by the House speaker signals that top level Republicans think Poliquin has a chance to win the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Published
September 16, 2014

Hallowell reprimands police chief after misconduct probe

The city isn’t punishing Chief Eric Nason, who was accused of sexually assaulting an officer last year, but says he has tarnished the department’s reputation.
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September 14, 2014

Cortlands and Macs are ripe for harvest on Maine Apple Sunday

Bailey’s Orchard in Whitefield and Lakeside Orchards and Farm Market in Manchester were among more than 20 orchards in Maine to take part.
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September 12, 2014

Hallowell group raises money for fire station renovation draft plan

Fire Chief Michael Grant says the conversation about preserving the building distracts from the fact that the city needs a new station.
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September 8, 2014

Hallowell mulls policies spurred by chief sexual assault case

The personnel committee to look at a non-fraternization policy and changes including mandatory sexual harassment training.
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September 7, 2014

Outspoken Hallowell councilor faces test in November

Alan Stearns, an opposition voice in city affairs, is being challenged by filmmaker Christopher Walters in one of two contested races on the local ballot.
Published
September 3, 2014

Hallowell’s water rates to rise 20 percent

Maine utility regulators have accepted an agreement that allows the city’s water district to raise rates and mandates more transparency.
Published
August 31, 2014

Hallowell officials receive report on second misconduct allegation against police chief

City councilors plan to discuss on Sept. 8 the findings on an allegation against Eric Nason from the 1990s.
Published
August 30, 2014

Who can best follow tradition in Maine’s 2nd District?

Democrat Emily Cain is in the deal-making political style of past seat-holders, but a GOP wave might sweep in Bruce Poliquin.
Published
August 29, 2014

Alleged Manchester pharmacy robber arrested

Police had been seeking Thomas G. Bourque of Belgrade for more than a week in connection with the Aug. 3 robbery.