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
May 9, 2019

University of Maine at Augusta to graduate 350 Saturday

Judith Meyer, executive editor of 10 Maine newspapers, will speak at the commencement ceremony.
Published
May 9, 2019

Chelsea officials begin work on medical marijuana licensing ordinance

The Selectboard reviewed a draft licensing ordinance, which requires locations to have surveillance and odor-mitigating ventilation on the premises.
Published
May 8, 2019

Judge’s susceptibility to disciplinary action like Kennebec County DA’s unclear

An official from the Judicial Responsibility and Disability Committee said the process for disciplining judges is largely confidential, while it is public for lawyers.
Published
May 8, 2019

Chelsea selectmen to discuss medical marijuana licensing Thursday

Town Manager Scott Tilton said the city could use licensing to create revenue and exclude medical marijuana caregivers from areas around schools.
Published
May 8, 2019

Richmond pair arrested on heroin, crack charges in Randolph

Michael Bronn, 37, and Deanna Hood, 34, were arrested on Saturday night after police noticed heavy damage and false license plates on the car they were in.
Published
May 7, 2019

Pittston man charged with unlawful sexual touching of 10-year-old in 2011

William Sevon, 45, allegedly exposed himself to a 10-year old and assaulted the child after following the child into the bathroom.
Published
May 3, 2019

Hallowell granite quarries – steeped in history – up for sale

Owner Leonard Nason Jr., 86, is selling the 78-acre property containing the operational quarries, which supplied granite for Quincy Market and Maine’s State House.
Published
May 2, 2019

Pittston man charged with OUI after crashing into Damon’s Sunoco in Randolph

Joseph Daly-Rancourt, 24, was arrested after the truck he was driving hit buildings on Water Street before overturning and coming to rest at the gas station.
Published
May 2, 2019

New York pair charged with trying to burn down Richmond home over drug debt

Todd Dickson, 26, and Joris Gomez, 25, were both arrested Wednesday on arson, burglary, theft and heroin trafficking charges; on Tuesday, a resident of the Richmond home was arrested on heroin trafficking charges.
Published
May 1, 2019

Hallowell officials, TIF consultant start review of city’s policy

Consultant Raegan LaRochelle met with city officials to give an overview of the TIF program ahead of possible changes.