Shawn Metayer, 60, was driving a vehicle that hit an SUV Saturday, killing Stephanie Trudeau and Derek Trudeau.
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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Farmingdale man, on bail for drug trafficking charges, arrested on gun charges
Eric Colbert, 38, was arrested on Sunday by Maine State Police after troopers found a loaded shotgun in his residence.
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Veterans reflect on their service — and the public’s gratitude — at Winthrop breakfast
Four veterans reflected on their time in the Army, Navy and Marines at the American Legion on Sunday.
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Police: Charges pending in crash that killed Litchfield couple
A Maine State Police spokeswoman says charges are pending against a driver whose vehicle reportedly crossed the centerline before striking and killing two people Saturday night.
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One-of-a-kind items shine at central Maine craft fairs
Unique decorations and items made from unusual materials are on display at craft fairs in Gardiner and Augusta.
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Gallagher plans to step away from Hallowell-area school board, despite winning election
Regional School Unit 2 school board member Dawn Gallagher said in September she would drop out of Tuesday’s election, which she won over Peter Spiegel, but now intends to wait to leave her post.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections
Chelsea voters approve changes to Medical Marijuana Retail Store Ordinance
The ordinance sets requirements for medical marijuana retail stores, including a $1,000 fee for applicants.
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Lapointe retains councilor-at-large seat in Hallowell
Diana Scully is elected as Ward 3 councilor in an unopposed election and Dawn Gallagher was reelected to the RSU 2 school board, despite her wish to drop out.
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High winds in Central Maine knock out power, close schools
High winds from a storm Thursday night into Friday downed power lines and tree limbs across central Maine.
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State police continue investigating Richmond homicide
Authorities said Friday there were no updates three weeks after police discovered Andrew Sherman’s death and 10 days after the death was classified as a homicide.