Sam Shepherd

Kennebec Journal

Sam Shepherd covers general news in the Hallowell and Farmingdale area. He grew up in Hallowell, attending Hall-Dale High School and later the University of Maine. He previously worked at the Mount Desert Islander in Bar Harbor before moving home to work for the Kennebec Journal in summer 2018. His interests include cooking, tracking down the best local food and drink and soccer.

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Published
December 10, 2020

Winthrop officials discuss publishing mask-related complaints against local businesses

Town Councilor Barbara Alexander says Winthrop’s emergency management officials should publish face mask-related complaints. Some others on the council said they were not sold on the idea.
Published
December 8, 2020

Hallowell’s Granite City Park bulkhead closed until spring 2021 for upcoming repairs

The closure will allow for about $75,000 in repairs to be made to the boardwalk, most of which is coming from TIF funds and grant funds.
Published
December 3, 2020

Maine CDC investigates COVID-19 outbreak at Augusta Spectrum store

No customer was in direct contact with three employees who tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Lara Pritchard, spokeswoman for Spectrum’s parent company, Charter Communications.
Published
December 1, 2020

Manchester woman injured after high winds down trees on Hammonds Grove home

Herta Freeman sustained large lacerations on her head, but was largely unharmed, after being pinned under debris after a tree fell on her son’s home Monday night.
Published
December 1, 2020

Augusta police searching for man who gave wrong name after Thanksgiving arrest

Police have a warrant out for the arrest of Jason Hewett, 35, of Fayette, who gave the name of a relative when he was arrested Thursday.
Published
November 27, 2020

Though some lined up early, pandemic brings shorter Black Friday crowds in Augusta

Some hardy shoppers camped out overnight in front of shops at the Marketplace at Augusta, while others rolled up just before doors opened to take advantage of deals.
Published
November 26, 2020

Maine State Library to open at new Augusta location next year

The public section of the library is expected to open in early 2021 at 242 State St., while some offices and materials will be stored at a Winthrop warehouse.
Published
November 26, 2020

Maine State Library to open at new Augusta location next year

The public section of the library is expected to open in early 2021 at 242 State St., while some offices and materials will be stored at a Winthrop warehouse.
Published
November 24, 2020

Outbreaks reported at Gray Birch Long Term Care in Augusta, Doolin’s Pub in Litchfield

MaineGeneral CEO Chuck Hayes said 250 tests have been performed on staff members and residents at Gray Birch, and visitation is now “virtual only.”
Published
November 20, 2020

After recount, Lapointe confirmed as Hallowell’s new mayor with three-vote win

An official recount saw Lapointe win 860-857 after one of AuCoin’s votes was thrown out Friday after an overvote.