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
February 3, 2020

Hundreds of Maine seniors’ home care at risk with closure of Farmingdale nonprofit

Home Care for Maine, which provides care to 582 patients with 365 employees, will close April 30, according to nonprofit officials.
Published
February 2, 2020

Baked bean suppers: A timeless Maine tradition

Not surprising, the community dinner Saturday at Randolph United Methodist Church included baked beans.
Published
February 2, 2020

Guests hike, dine at Viles Arboretum’s annual Table Tour fundraiser

The Augusta nonprofit’s largest fundraiser shows off its hiking trails, all while dishing out hot food to guests.
Published
January 30, 2020

Ex-employee accused of stealing $5,911 from Family Quik Stop in Litchfield

Store owner Eka Orr said the alleged theft impacted her business and the amount of time she is able to spend with her family.
Published
January 30, 2020

Video: Tractor-trailer, food damaged by fire at Augusta hotel parking lot

Augusta firefighters responded to the blaze at about 3 p.m. Thursday, while traffic was stopped at Anthony Avenue and Darin Drive in the Augusta Business Park.
Published
January 29, 2020

New York man arrested in connection to Farmingdale robbery

Jonathan D. Pledger, 29, was arrested in New York on Jan. 14 and extradited to Maine ahead of an initial appearance in court Wednesday.
Published
January 29, 2020

Oak Hill students hear pros and cons of proposed CMP transmission line

State Rep. Kent Ackley, I-Monmouth, and Avangrid executive Thorn Dickinson presented information about Central Maine Power’s proposed 145-mile transmission line Tuesday to students in Wales.
Published
January 29, 2020

Gardiner shooting victim dies, suspect charged with murder

Jordan Johnson, 22, died Tuesday after being shot over the weekend in an incident where another man was stabbed.
Published
January 27, 2020

Residents envision cultural center, police station at former Hallowell fire station

Area residents and city officials met Monday at City Hall to discuss what the city should do with the Second Street Fire Station property.
Published
January 25, 2020

Arabic-speaking barber students in Augusta hit licensing barrier: exams not offered in their language

Officials from the Aveda Institute of Maine said an increasing number of barbers and cosmetologist students are struggling to complete state-administered tests, which are only offered in English, Korean, Vietnamese and Spanish.