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 20, 2021
Six cases of COVID-19 reported at Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, announced the outbreak at the longtime care facility at Tuesday’s press briefing.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2021
Augusta’s Hands Around the Capitol event canceled for the first time in 48 years
The event, organized by pro-life nonprofit Maine Right to Life, usually includes a march, rally and worship at the state Capitol complex.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
Painting of Hallowell from 19th century being auctioned at Sotheby’s
The oil painting is being sold as part of a collection from the estate of Margaret P. Gregory of Connecticut. Bidding starts at $20,000.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
Michael Frett: ‘I wish Dr. King’s dream were today’s reality, but sadly, it’s not’
The Hallowell city councilor says he looks around and sees “that today’s inequities are based not solely on the color of one’s skin, but are steeped in regionalism, culture, sexual orientation, political affiliation and economic status, to name a few.”
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2021
Proposal could require sprinklers in short-term rentals with three or more units in Hallowell
Andrea Lapointe, who owns three properties in Hallowell rented through Airbnb, said the city would have to take her to court if any of her properties require sprinklers.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2021
Sidney day care subject of Maine CDC outbreak investigation after 10 cases of COVID-19 reported
Pam’s Playcare Center, on Middle Road, will be closed until Jan. 19, according to owner and director Pamela Tondreau.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2021
Hallowell City Council to look into regional partnerships, revamping city website in 2021
Councilors meet Saturday morning — over the Zoom videoconferencing platform — for their annual retreat to discuss goals.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2021
Winthrop Maine Historical Society seeks donors to help buy Main Street building
The historical society, which does not have an official headquarters, is seeking $125,000 to purchase and upgrade the old Key Bank location at 107 Main St.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2021
Winthrop officials to explore matching grant for improvements at Norcross Point
Town Manager Jeff Kobrock estimated $70,000 in additional expenditures, paired with $80,000 already budgeted, would qualify the town for up to $150,000 in grant funds.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2021
Former Senate candidate Max Linn appears at small Trump, anti-mask-mandate rally in Augusta
Linn, who was in Washington, D.C. Wednesday but was not involved in the Capitol riot, said his new website would work to support small businesses.
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