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
April 17, 2019

After two years of setbacks, officials break ground on $1.3 million Farmingdale fire station project

The town went through two rounds of bidding for the work, as well as two public votes to OK funding to pay for the project.
Published
April 16, 2019

Councilor: Hallowell put $200,000 of TIF funds meant for downtown projects into wrong account

City officials are assessing the effect of $10 million in property not being properly sheltered in a TIF, which could affect the city’s benefit from state revenue sharing and school subsidy.
Published
April 12, 2019

Chelsea selectboard favors ownership — not lease — of LED streetlights

Selectboard members expressed their preference Thursday for owning the town’s streetlight fixtures before switching to LEDs, which would require $13,945 in funding at Town Meeting,
Published
April 12, 2019

Political correctness opponent Gilbert Gottfried brought his brand of comedy to Augusta in 2019.

Gottfried’s trademark crude humor and distinctive, gravelly voice will take center stage April 26 at the Augusta Civic Center, at the second of two Maine shows.
Published
April 10, 2019

Hallowell residents question draft budget with spending increase, revenue decrease

One resident has called the budget “confusing,” while another thought higher expenditures are a symptom of the city using more services to accommodate a growing population.
Published
April 9, 2019

Medical examiner investigating human remains found in Augusta Sunday

Officials from the Augusta and Gardiner police departments said little information is available until the bones are identified.
Published
April 9, 2019

Initial Hallowell budget proposal calls for 11.4 percent spending increase

Councilors approved a first reading of a $6.4 million spending plan Monday and heard about Regional School Unit 2’s upcoming budget.
Published
April 8, 2019

Hallowell councilors approve sidewalk by Lucky Garden, regardless of rocks

City Councilors voted 5-1 to execute new plans for a sidewalk, requiring controversial boulders to move aside.
Published
April 8, 2019

Augusta police investigating human remains found Sunday off Washington Street

City police are working with the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and Gardiner police to identify the remains.
Published
April 8, 2019

Wyke to continue as president of University of Maine at Augusta

The University of Maine System’s Board of Trustees — based on recommendation from school officials, system officials and students — waived a presidential search in support of a direct appointment.