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
November 12, 2019

Litchfield couple killed in collision remembered as kind, dedicated parents

Shawn Metayer, 60, was driving a vehicle that hit an SUV Saturday, killing Stephanie Trudeau and Derek Trudeau.
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November 12, 2019

Farmingdale man, on bail for drug trafficking charges, arrested on gun charges

Eric Colbert, 38, was arrested on Sunday by Maine State Police after troopers found a loaded shotgun in his residence.
Published
November 10, 2019

Veterans reflect on their service — and the public’s gratitude — at Winthrop breakfast

Four veterans reflected on their time in the Army, Navy and Marines at the American Legion on Sunday.
Published
November 10, 2019

Police: Charges pending in crash that killed Litchfield couple

A Maine State Police spokeswoman says charges are pending against a driver whose vehicle reportedly crossed the centerline before striking and killing two people Saturday night.
Published
November 9, 2019

One-of-a-kind items shine at central Maine craft fairs

Unique decorations and items made from unusual materials are on display at craft fairs in Gardiner and Augusta.
Published
November 8, 2019

Gallagher plans to step away from Hallowell-area school board, despite winning election

Regional School Unit 2 school board member Dawn Gallagher said in September she would drop out of Tuesday’s election, which she won over Peter Spiegel, but now intends to wait to leave her post.
Published
November 6, 2019

Chelsea voters approve changes to Medical Marijuana Retail Store Ordinance

The ordinance sets requirements for medical marijuana retail stores, including a $1,000 fee for applicants.
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November 5, 2019

Lapointe retains councilor-at-large seat in Hallowell

Diana Scully is elected as Ward 3 councilor in an unopposed election and Dawn Gallagher was reelected to the RSU 2 school board, despite her wish to drop out.
Published
November 1, 2019

High winds in Central Maine knock out power, close schools

High winds from a storm Thursday night into Friday downed power lines and tree limbs across central Maine.
Published
November 1, 2019

State police continue investigating Richmond homicide

Authorities said Friday there were no updates three weeks after police discovered Andrew Sherman’s death and 10 days after the death was classified as a homicide.