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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PublishedAugust 30, 2019
After being destroyed by fire, a rebuilt sawmill and jobs returning to Jefferson
N.C. Hunt Lumber President Rob Hunt said 17 workers who were laid off in the wake of the March fire will likely return this winter.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2019
‘Friend of Immigrant Community’ Joel Davis, dies at 69
Colleagues described the late Hallowell resident as a “pioneer” and “a joy to be with.”
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PublishedAugust 26, 2019
Police say woman who came to get her son after his OUI stop was in no condition to drive
Marci Reed, 50, of Wiscasset was charged with operating under the influence while picking up her son Zachary, 19, after he was arrested on the same charge.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2019
Augusta police warn of scam that ‘spoofs’ the department’s number
City police said a person is impersonating an officer and calling people demanding they buy pre-paid debit cards or else they will be arrested.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2019
Manhunt for Litchfield man accused of kidnapping ends with Wednesday morning arrest
State Police say Joshua Tilley, 36, was arrested early Wednesday morning near his residence in Litchfield after he fled from police Tuesday night.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2019
Manhunt for Litchfield man ends Wednesday morning with arrest
State Police say Joshua Tilley, 36, was arrested early Wednesday morning near his residence in Litchfield after he fled from police Tuesday night.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2019
Hallowell festival celebrates 50th anniversary of Woodstock
Music reverberates throughout downtown, and local artisans sell jewelry, paintings and other handmade goods.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2019
Kennebec sheriff’s office: More than $100,000 in jewelry stolen in Farmingdale robbery
Jill Powers, of Rumford, said the robbers stole a pendant made from her and her deceased husband’s wedding rings.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2019
Police: At least one woman was standing through sunroof when car crashed in Mount Vernon
Police said speed and alcohol appear to be contributing factors in the single-car crash that sent two women to Central Maine Medical Center.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2019
Maine butchers, farmers feeling strain of tariffs on U.S. products
International trade conditions have affected production and product costs for central Maine farmers, despite their back-breaking work.
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