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 16, 2021

Proposed rezone needed for expansion of Monmouth girls’ camp may be headed for Town Meeting

After a public hearing, amendments to the town’s Shoreland Zoning Ordinance needed to allow Camp Kippewa to expand could be decided upon by residents at this year’s Town Meeting.
Published
February 16, 2021

Community vaccination clinic at Augusta Civic Center to open Wednesday

Kennebec County Emergency Management Director Sean Goodwin said the clinic was set up Friday and final checks were being done Tuesday as the civic center clinic would begin offering vaccinations to people age 70 and older.
Published
February 13, 2021

Love in the Time of Coronavirus: Hallowell couple wed in virtual ceremony

More than 200 guests attended the union of Karen Tucker and Tom Knox via Zoom video conference, exactly 10 years to the day that they met.
Published
February 11, 2021

Winthrop man blends passions for sailing, boat repair and generosity

George Szadis, 78, has repaired 67 boats over the past 15 years, then selling them at low prices or giving them away.
Published
February 10, 2021

Hallowell short-term rental ordinance passes despite objection from Airbnb owners

A third reading made an ordinance change official that has short-term rental owners worried that they might have to put sprinklers in their rentals, but existing operations can continue without installing them.
Published
February 9, 2021

Painting of 19th century Hallowell cityscape sells for $201,600 at Sotheby’s auction

The piece, painted around 1860, was bought by Connecticut-based American folk art dealer David Schorsch, who said it will become inventory at his business.
Published
February 8, 2021

Proposed Monmouth solar farm seeking approval, but faces barrier from retroactive moratorium

On March 9, voters will decide on a moratorium that could halt commercial solar projects, aimed at a project for a 55-acre array on Ridge Road.
Published
February 7, 2021

Despite pandemic, Viles Arboretum’s Table Tour continues

The annual event was limited to 160 people, who were given staggered entry to the arboretum’s trails to enjoy hot food while walking, skiing or snowshoeing.
Published
February 6, 2021

Chapel Street apartment fire displaces 7 in Augusta; no one injured

Augusta Fire Chief Dave Groder said the fire originated in a third-floor apartment where the smoke detector had been removed.
Published
February 5, 2021

Wayne, Readfield search for combined code enforcement officer

The previous code enforcement officer was recruited by a larger community, and candidates are sometimes drawn to positions in the construction industry, which has been healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to officials.