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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PublishedJanuary 30, 2019
Demand for Augusta’s homeless shelter increases during winter weather
Schools and courts were delayed because of Wednesday’s snowstorm, while crews tried to clean up before subzero wind chill reaches central Maine tonight.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2019
Celebrating 50 years of historic preservation in Hallowell
Row House, a nonprofit that has raised thousands of dollars to save and renovate historic buildings, is hosting events throughout the year to celebrate its half-centennial.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2019
Augusta investigating report of gunshots on South Belfast Avenue
A 911 caller reported gunfire around a home at 965 South Belfast Ave., where a man was shot six months ago.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2019
Farmingdale landowners upset plowing might stop next year on part of road
Town officials learned last month that the 200-foot-long road was discontinued from municipal ownership in 1996, which makes it illegal to spend public money to maintain it.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2019
Hallowell residents discuss goals, visions for Hubbard Free Library
Thursday night’s forum is the first step in a city-funded strategic plan to sustain the cash-strapped, 139-year-old library.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2019
Contract for new Farmingdale fire station to go out to bid next week
After a unanimous Selectboard action Wednesday, plans for a new fire station were finalized and set to be advertised starting Jan. 28.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2019
Farmingdale tables potential reimbursement related to dormant storm drain project
C.H. Stevenson officials asked for reimbursement of a $1,869; the Selectboard tabled talks to ask legal counsel if it’s their responsibility.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2019
Augusta police: No more arrests coming in Big Apple robbery
Despite two men entering the store on Stone Street at the same time on Friday, police say they will not arrest or charge anyone else.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2019
Augusta man arrested in connection to Big Apple robbery
Police say Justyn Wilson, 20, may have had accomplices in the robbery.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2019
Central Mainers dig out after snow storm pummels region
The first significant snowfall of the 2019 winter season came amid frigid temperatures, with wind chills plunging well below zero.
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