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 1, 2019

Police arrest 4 after report of people held against their will at Augusta apartment

Augusta Police Deputy Chief Kevin Lully said two from Augusta and two from New York were arrested at 36 Water St. on Thursday.
Published
November 1, 2019

Jefferson man squashes own state record for largest pumpkin

Edwin Pierpont, 47, grew a 1,832.5-pound pumpkin this year, breaking his own 2010 Maine state record and winning his fifth state championship.
Published
October 31, 2019

State chamber celebrates Maine bicentennial at annual dinner

The evening was highlighted by guest speaker Patrick Dempsey and a video featuring the state’s seven living governors.
Published
October 31, 2019

Hall-Dale High School open Thursday after alleged shooting threat

Kennebec County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Chris Read said a 14-year-old male from Chelsea was charged with terrorizing after making a threat “in reference” to a school shooting.
Published
October 30, 2019

Gore decor: Central Mainers deck out homes for Halloween

Four central Maine residents said they spend hundreds of dollars and countless hours decorating their homes to make Halloween special for local children.
Published
October 25, 2019

Local pet owners happy about return of Hallowell’s dog park

The dog park at Vaughn Field was officially reopened on Friday after being closed since early September.
Published
October 25, 2019

Waterville woman was shot twice in stomach by boyfriend, documents say

Newly released court documents provided more details Friday supporting the police allegations of murder against Nicholas Lovejoy, while friends and family gathered in Waterville to mourn the loss of Melissa Sousa.
Published
October 24, 2019

Chelsea caregiver says town ordinance changes target existing stores

During a public hearing, medical marijuana caregiver Justin Selmer says changes to the rules could end up being costly for the town and storefronts.
Published
October 23, 2019

After poorly-attended cleanup event, future of Hallowell dog park still shaky

Councilor Maureen Aucoin said only eight people, all city councilors, candidates or their partners, helped clean up overgrown weeds inside the park this weekend.
Published
October 22, 2019

Hallowell candidates vie for votes, talk future plans at forum

Three City Council candidates participated in a forum on Monday, answering questions from the public about the city’s budget and upcoming comprehensive plan update.