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.

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Published
February 4, 2021

MaineGeneral’s ‘selective’ vaccination pilot program was inconsistent with state policy, DHHS commissioner says

At a news briefing Thursday, Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew said the DHHS ‘got assurances’ that selective vaccination processes will not continue at MaineGeneral Health.
Published
February 3, 2021

MaineGeneral Health did not intend to offer ‘privileged access’ to COVID-19 vaccine, official says

The hospital’s 17-person Board of Directors was largely unavailable for comment on questions of vaccine equity, but the board chairman said the recent vaccine clinic was done according to CDC guidelines and provided useful feedback in making the process better.
Published
January 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.
Published
January 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.
Published
January 1, 2021

Maine hospitals welcome first babies of the new year

Maine Medical Center in Portland, MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor all had newborns on the first day of 2021.
Published
December 28, 2020

Maine CDC reports 21-case outbreak of COVID-19 at Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop

An outbreak at Winthrop’s ADUSA Distribution LLC appears to be a product of “community transmission,” according to officials.
Published
December 10, 2020

Winthrop officials discuss publishing mask-related complaints against local businesses

Town Councilor Barbara Alexander says Winthrop’s emergency management officials should publish face mask-related complaints. Some others on the council said they were not sold on the idea.
Published
November 26, 2020

Maine State Library to open at new Augusta location next year

The public section of the library is expected to open in early 2021 at 242 State St., while some offices and materials will be stored at a Winthrop warehouse.
Published
November 18, 2020

Pandemic ‘final bullet’ for Hallowell Episcopal church, closing under financial strain

The Rev. Jack Fles said the coronavirus pandemic was the final bullet for the church, which has a congregation of about 35 people.
Published
November 8, 2020

Winthrop’s four sets of father-son firefighters define service to community

Fire Chief Dan Brooks said about one-third of his department is made up of father-son firefighters, which is key to keeping the volunteer department staffed.

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