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.

Latest

Published
August 27, 2018

DuFour to be appointed interim councilor in Hallowell

Interested people have until Sept. 4 to submit election papers for four City Council positions.
Published
August 26, 2018

Whitefield family, rebounding from bad luck, rebuilding house after fire with community help

The Pagurko family lost their home in September last year and volunteers are working to complete the home before winter.
Published
August 26, 2018

Farmingdale ready to solicit bids for new fire station

The design process for the three-bay headquarters is nearly complete.
Published
August 24, 2018

Mold problems at Maine college prompts area schools to revisit plans

University of Maine at Augusta and Thomas College don’t have the same problem, but they have plans to deal with emergencies.
Published
August 24, 2018

Problems at Dresden town office shine light on statewide dilemma

More time and training are needed for people in administrative positions, whether they are elected or hired.
Published
August 24, 2018

Sex offender lived in tent inside garage at Albion home of young children, police say

Vincent Robinson, 52, was living in a tent on property where two foster children resided and was arrested on a fugitive from justice warrant, authorities said.
Published
August 22, 2018

Woman found dead in Gardiner was victim of domestic abuse

Maddilyn Burgess’s parents said her boyfriend, Gyrth Rutan, had history of abusive behavior.
Published
August 20, 2018

Some businesses struggling to adapt to ongoing Hallowell road construction

Shop owners are working to adjust as construction shifts to the west side of Water Street.
Published
August 17, 2018

Town orders cancellation of free concert in unpermitted Readfield barn

The owner of the venue said he received a notice from town officials Thursday that he was not allowed to hold the event on Saturday.
Published
August 17, 2018

Media frenzy kicks up around french fry drama at Waterville eatery

A Kennebec Journal story about anger at a change in fry cut has spread around the globe.