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
September 14, 2020

Monmouth’s Applefest canceled, but pie sale will go on

Dennis Price, president of the Friends of Cumston Hall board of directors, said the group’s 12th annual 5K will still take place, albeit virtually.
Published
September 11, 2020

Manchester woman wins Mrs. Maine crown, plans to promote substance abuse recovery

Meghan Gray, 34, won the pageant Sunday, earning her place in the Mrs. America pageant later this year in Las Vegas.
Published
September 10, 2020

Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake

Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.
Published
September 8, 2020

Survey respondents favor small park in downtown Hallowell, but some aren’t convinced

Vision Hallowell representative Deb Fahy said of 283 respondents, about 73% favored a park of some size at the corner of Central and Water streets.
Published
August 29, 2020

Augusta’s ‘Can Opener’ railroad trestle claims another tractor-trailer

The downtown railroad trestle just north of the intersection of Bridge and Water streets was hit by a tractor-trailer Friday morning, causing hours of cleanup.
Published
August 27, 2020

Hallowell police: Signs for political candidates targeted in string of thefts

Police Chief Scott MacMaster says more than 18 signs have been reported stolen or damaged since Monday morning.
Published
August 25, 2020

Augusta fire destroys garage, camper and vehicles

Firefighters were able to save the home at 72 Allenwood Park Road after a fire sparked in the garage.
Published
August 24, 2020

Hallowell City Council finalizes $6.5 million spending plan

The city’s property tax rate is expected to increase to $21.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. The increase would mean the tax bill for a property assessed at $184,000 would increase about $37.
Published
August 24, 2020

Warden Service: Manchester man drowns in Cobbossee Lake

Edward Kimball, 24, drowned shortly before 2 p.m. Monday after a “swimming-related incident” off of Pond Road.
Published
August 24, 2020

Police: Black Lives Matter signs stolen in Hallowell

Police Chief Scott MacMaster says eight to 10 signs were reported stolen early Monday near Page and Pleasant streets.