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
June 11, 2019

Hallowell city manager awarded 3-year contract extension, raise

The City Council voted 6-1 after an executive session Monday to approve a new contract with a 5% raise for Nate Rudy.
Published
June 10, 2019

Hallowell approves new noise ordinance with slight increase in downtown volume

Noise is permitted to be 10 decibels louder downtown from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Published
June 9, 2019

Somerville residents to elect two selectmen, consider increasing spending plan

Next fiscal year’s budget could usher in a tax increase as spending is up 6.8%, while municipal revenue is down 19%.
Published
June 9, 2019

June budget talks postponed, but Hallowell’s budget still on track for July

City officials said the budget will not be discussed at their regular meeting Monday, but will hold a special meeting to keep the budget on schedule.
Published
June 6, 2019

Teenager injured in car-pedestrian crash on Water Street in Gardiner

A 16-year-old boy was taken to MaineGeneral Medical Center after being hit by a car while crossing the road near 415 Water St.
Published
June 6, 2019

Hallowell business owners hopeful new downtown will attract more visitors

DOT officials said major work is done, but workers will complete minor repairs and clean up by June 14.
Published
June 6, 2019

Madison woman arrested on 12 counts of drug trafficking after car chase in Augusta

Nicole Lamphere, 37, was arrested after leading police on a short chase on Civic Center Drive that ended behind the Augusta Civic Center.
Published
June 4, 2019

Chief: Quick response, sprinklers mitigated potentially dangerous Augusta fire

A portion of Water Street was shut down for about an hour Monday while firefighters extinguished a fire in a third-floor apartment.
Published
June 4, 2019

Gardiner man sentenced to prison for illegally possessing a firearm

Convicted felon Robert Gay, 35, was accused of stealing a rifle from a Scarborough home in which he was doing plumbing work last year.
Published
June 4, 2019

Farmingdale voters mull budget that could increase taxes, ordinance changes

Residents will also elect a selectman and decide on a medical marijuana ordinance that could limit establishments in town.