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
August 1, 2019

Farmingdale man arrested on unlawful sexual contact charge

Kennebec County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 44-year-old Eric S. Estes on Thursday.
Published
July 29, 2019

Manchester man arrested in connection to Farmingdale robbery

Jeremiah Bailie, 38, of Manchester, and his wife Kerri, were arrested in China on Saturday following a traffic stop.
Published
July 28, 2019

Open Farm Day showcases local food, adorable animals

Dozens of central Maine farms opened their doors to visitors Sunday, giving them a chance to interact with farmers and their livestock.
Published
July 27, 2019

New tour showcases Hallowell’s unique history, restaurant scene

Red Cloak Tours’s Hallowell Historic Tidbit showcases the city’s restaurants for their cuisine and their historic significance.
Published
July 26, 2019

Burglars damage storage containers at Augusta’s East Side Boat Launch

A victim of the crime said thousands of dollars in fishing gear and kayaks were stolen from his units.
Published
July 26, 2019

Average Hallowell taxpayer could see $300-plus increase in annual tax bills

The city is looking to collect as much 12% more in property tax revenue this fiscal year.
Published
July 25, 2019

MaineGeneral Health signs letter of intent to sell Granite Hill Estates

The health care company is poised to sell the senior living complex to Massachusetts-based Northbridge Company, which owns five senior living facilities in Maine.
Published
July 24, 2019

Augusta man arrested after robbing On the Run on Bangor Street

Police arrested 38-year-old Barry Grant Jr., and said Tuesday’s robbery may be connected to two others this month.
Published
July 22, 2019

Troopers investigating Litchfield crash that sent woman, car into Cobbosseecontee Stream

A Sabattus woman was taken to the hospital Friday after her 2005 Pontiac crashed into the water near the West Gardiner/Litchfield line.
Published
July 20, 2019

New distracted driving law won’t change police details in central Maine but could make them more productive

Local police said texting while driving is difficult to prove in court and the new law will make it easier to punish those who engage in the dangerous habit.