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.

Latest

Published
April 14, 2020

Kennebec River flooding only minor in Augusta, Hallowell

Water levels exceeded the minor flood stage by less than a foot on Tuesday afternoon.
Published
April 14, 2020

Fire destroys barn, kills animals at North Monmouth farm

A representative from Cider Hollow Farm posted that more than a dozen animals were killed when a barn burned down on Monday night.
Published
April 13, 2020

Augusta, Hallowell close roads in response to possible river flooding

National Weather Service Meteorologist Michael Clair said river levels are forecast to reach the action stage, but could climb into the flood stage with more rain.
Published
April 12, 2020

Central Maine rural mail carriers take precautions during pandemic

Mail carrier Patrick Dapolito said the mail system is vital during the outbreak, but could be threatened as it is being used less.
Published
April 12, 2020

Central Maine drive-in eateries making comeback in age of coronavirus

A staple in the 1960s and ’70s, car hop dining has bolstered restaurant’s revenue after the coronavirus outbreak closed dining rooms.
Published
April 10, 2020

More central Maine schools to close, go fully online until end of the school year

After a Tuesday recommendation from the Department of Education commissioner, many schools decided Friday to close their doors and continue remote learning through the rest of this year’s academic calendar.
Published
April 8, 2020

Hallowell health board recommends wearing masks in public, but not enforcing use

Pediatrician Sydney Sewall said masks may not help prevent the wearer from contracting the virus, but it will prevent them from getting others sick.
Published
April 8, 2020

Hallowell officials offer ‘community update’ on their handling of the coronavirus

City Manager Nate Rudy said he was not aware of any Hallowell citizens that have contracted the virus.
Published
April 8, 2020

Kennebec County sheriff’s office warns of series of catalytic converter thefts

Lt. Chris Read said three thefts have occurred in China, Manchester and Litchfield this month, and the office is looking for information about the incidents.
Published
April 7, 2020

Feeding programs fill the need for hungry Augusta residents

Needs for these program may increase, as data shows Augusta citizens experience more food insecurity and poverty than the statewide average.