Augusta Sgt. Jesse Brann said the man was attempting to get away from police when he locked himself inside someone’s apartment Wednesday.
Sam Shepherd
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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DEP: Hallowell’s brush dump crosses line onto abutter’s property
Hallowell City Manager Nate Rudy said the city is working with state officials to either restructure the current site or identify a new brush dump as soon as possible.
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Hallowell City Council OKs amendments to emergency operations plan
The amendments included small changes from those discussed last week, which were opposed by a city councilor due to a lack of council control over crisis management and lack of diversity in staff.
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Hallowell’s brush dump closed after setbacks, monitoring questioned by DEP
In response to those questions, City Manager Nate Rudy said, the property won’t reopen until it “can clearly establish that we meet the DEPs regulatory standards regarding the setbacks.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education, Times Record
Hallowell-area school superintendent leaving job for medical reasons
Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Cheri Towle will resign April 30 and current acting superintendent Mary Paine will fill the position during a search for a new person for the post.
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Community support, hard work help Monmouth’s Cider Hollow Farm recover from fire
After being in “total disbelief” as the barn burned, the farm’s owners, with the community’s help, are beginning to rebuild.
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Birthday in quarantine: Family surprises 93-year-old with parade, new car
With help from Hallowell Police and Fire departments, Gloria Carey and her family celebrated her birthday with a parade Friday.
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Amendments to Hallowell’s emergency management ordinances seek to clarify City Council’s role
Councilor Maureen Aucoin said amendments leave too much decision-making power with the city manager and not enough with the City Council.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Hallowell man charged after damaging mailboxes, utility poles and fences
Randy E. Tremaine, 47, is accused of causing $4,000 worth of damage in an area near Belgrade and Oakland.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Generator stolen from Aunt Gin’s restaurant in Whitefield
Co-owner Wyatt Shorey said the generator was stolen from the eatery after its Easter Sunday dinner service.