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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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Low-speed chase through 3 towns ends with Smithfield man’s arrest
Adrian Silva, 64, was arrested by Augusta police on a charge of failing to stop for officers after leading them from Augusta to the Winthrop line and back to Mulligan’s in Manchester.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2019
Small central Maine towns consider new marijuana ordinances
Somerville and Washington are working on pot ordinances, while one caregiver aims to help establish rules in Jefferson.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2019
No charges coming for driver who hit, killed man in Augusta
Kennebec County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said there is no way the driver could have avoided striking the pedestrian.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2019
Hallowell medical marijuana license comes with an asterisk
The provisional license Catherine Lewis received for Homegrown the Offering depends on whether another business owner appeals his denial.
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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 19, 2019
Augusta gun show crowd raises concerns about changes to laws
The Democratic-majority Legislature has proposed a number of bills to further regulate firearms in Maine.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2019
Litchfield man charged with stealing, drinking box of wine, burning merchandise in Augusta Walmart
Jacob Lorance, 30, was arrested on Monday afternoon and held on $25,000 bail.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2019
Hallowell woman, SUV fall 10 feet after breaking through garage wall
The woman suffered only minor injuries in the incident, which occurred on Town Farm Road.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2019
Licenses will not change for Hallowell medical marijuana retail stores
City councilors took no action to reverse decision that closed The Cannabis Healing Center following a public hearing.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2019
Farmingdale eyes limit on medical pot facilities
Until now, no limit has been placed on the number of marijuana growing operations.
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