The atrium at the Maine State Cultural Building in Augusta was packed with dozens of families who gawked at elaborate model train setups.
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.
Vassalboro man arrested in connection to Augusta CVS robbery
Police arrest Daniel Cooley, 32, after executing a search warrant at his home in Vassalboro.
Hallowell woman arrested after stabbing man during domestic dispute
Renee Erickson, 31, was arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with domestic violence aggravated assault.
Hallowell woman charged in Boynton’s Market robbery, assault
City police said the woman sprayed a clerk in the eyes with an unknown substance before taking tobacco from the store.
Hallowell police investigating reported robbery, assault at Boynton’s Market
City police said a woman entered the store Friday night and assaulted an employee before leaving with items.
Man not hurt after vehicle rollover in Hallowell
Hallowell Fire Chief Jim Owens said speed and road conditions were a factor in a rollover early Tuesday morning.
Storm brings deep snow, dangerous driving to central Maine
The National Weather service said the storm would break around 5 p.m. after 4 to 8 inches of accumulation.
Arrest warrant for man shot by Augusta police officer to be sealed
Fairfield Police Captain Paul St. Amand said information regarding the warrant for Robert Farrington’s release will not be immediately public.
Central Maine area shoppers bundle up as Black Friday sales begin
National forecasts call for a solid, although not spectacular, holiday shopping season.
Central Maine small businesses gear up for busy weekend
Holiday shoppers rested after Black Friday, will descend on local businesses for Small Business Saturday.