Michael Shepherd

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Published
August 28, 2014

Augusta crossing guard reports for work after losing her job

“My conscience won’t allow me to not be here,” said Sherry MacArthur, who hopes her job helping children cross Western Avenue will be brought back.
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August 28, 2014

Convicted murderer Billy Flynn seeks furlough from Maine prison

The trigger man in the 1990 New Hampshire murder of Pamela Smart’s husband has asked for temporary release to visit his wife in Newcastle.
Published
August 25, 2014

St. Mark’s Home in Augusta set to close

Founded in 1870, the nonprofit affiliated with St. Mark’s Episcopal Church has struggled in recent years with a diminishing number of residents.
Published
August 22, 2014

Gardiner robbery demand note written on grocery receipt

Police say the torn supermarket receipt had a time stamp that matched video of suspect Jesse Mansir leaving the store.
Published
August 21, 2014

Gardiner Rite Aid robbery suspect arrested after woods search

Jesse Mansir of Gardiner, who has several criminal convictions, was charged with robbery.
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August 20, 2014

Belgrade man sought in connection with Manchester pharmacy robbery

An arrest warrant is out for Thomas G. Bourque, who a sheriff’s officials said is “known to be a player in the drug game” in central Maine.
Published
August 20, 2014

‘North Pond Hermit’ speaks to GQ Magazine

Christopher Knight, who committed hundreds of burglaries while living in the central Maine woods for 27 years, talks publicly for the first time.
Published
August 17, 2014

No debates set in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

A stalemate lingers between Republican Bruce Poliquin and Democrat Emily Cain over including independent Blaine Richardson.
Published
August 12, 2014

Hallowell council to consider sexual harassment policies

The move comes after an officer’s 2013 allegation of sexual assault against Police Chief Eric Nason.
Published
August 11, 2014

Hallowell, state agree to rebuild Water Street

Proposed reconstruction tagged at $3.1 million, but other improvements may be added for up to a year when the project will be finalized.