Neal is the co-owner of Loyal Biscuit Co., a Rockland-based independent dog and cat supply boutique with six locations, the latest opening in Hallowell last month.
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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Residents offer solutions for excrement problem at Hallowell’s closed dog park
Residents suggested providing bags and offering a small trash can at the Vaughn Field dog park’s at a public meeting Thursday.
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Judgment grants $3.5 million to Monmouth man’s family over 2014 fatality
Philip M. Coward, 30, died after a load of rebar fell from a forklift at Mid-Maine Foundations Inc., on Howard Road in Monmouth on May 21, 2014.
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Hallowell officials hosting public meeting Thursday to discuss closed dog park
Mayor Mark Walker announced the meeting last week, adding that public response to the closure has been “loud.”
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Travis Mills Foundation unveils plans for $4.3 million expansion to Rome retreat
Expansion plans, spurred by a large donation from a Powerball winner in Iowa, include a 9,800-square-foot Health and Wellness center to open in 2020.
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Incumbent Lapointe challenged for Hallowell council seat
Incumbent Councilor-at-Large George Lapointe will run against Matthew Radasch, while races for Ward 3 councilor and a RSU 2 school board member are poised to be unopposed.
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P.A.L.S. cat shelter celebrates 40 years, new addition at open house
The addition and updates to the shelter were made after donations from Robert Martin and Kendra Shaw, both of whom gave legacy gifts to the shelter to be used for the construction.
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Officials: Augusta gun range may open this month following delays
The $2.5 million range that was “nearly finished” in July may open sometime in September, according to Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife spokesperson Mark Latti.
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United Way of Kennebec Valley kicks off campaign with record $1.1 million in donations
The organization, which supports 51 programs benefitting those in the Kennebec County region, has set a goal of $1.8 million for the year.
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Citing public safety hazard, Hallowell closes its dog park
Public Works Foreman Chris Buck said he has been pushing for the park to be closed because it’s unsanitary, but a resident felt miffed by the change.