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
March 5, 2019

Last Hubbard Free Library strategic planning forum slated for Saturday

Attendees will discuss their visions and goals for the cash-strapped, 139-year old library in attempt to find a more successful business model.
Published
March 5, 2019

Whitefield library starts campaign to buy Arlington Grange

Whitefield Public Library volunteers are seeking $155,000 over three-phases for a plan to buy, renovate and launch an improved library at the historical property.
Published
March 4, 2019

Ganneston Drive fire displaces Augusta family late Sunday night

Augusta Fire Department officials said quick action from crews and homeowners prevented major damage.
Published
March 3, 2019

Hallowell home damaged in Saturday night blaze

Fire officials say the second floor of a home at 11 Densmore Court was heavily damaged.
Published
March 3, 2019

Massachusetts woman killed in snowmobile crash in Wayne

The Maine Warden Service say 56-year old Martha Carroll died after her snowmobile crashed into trees yesterday.
Published
March 1, 2019

RSU 12 spending expected to increase by $811,289 next year

Superintendent Howard Tuttle spoke to the Chelsea Selectboard on Thursday about the budget, which could jump 6 percent locally.
Published
March 1, 2019

Book sale benefits Belgrade Public Library, independent booksellers

A donation-only book sale Saturday brought dozens of readers and small-businesses owners to Belgrade Central School.
Published
March 1, 2019

Winter triathlon brings athletes to Litchfield golf club

Competitors snowshoe, bike, ski and run around the Meadows Golf Club at the first annual Moose on the Loose event.
Published
February 28, 2019

Bids for proposed Farmingdale fire station come in under $1.7 million budget

Augusta-based contractors Peachey Builders offered the lowest bid for the work, with a $1,349,176 proposal.
Published
February 26, 2019

Blustery cold grips central Maine, with slight warmup on horizon

Those working outside during this week’s bitter cold are thankful conditions aren’t as bad as last year’s polar vortex.