Gov. Janet Mills and local officials reflected on the bravery of first responders and the resilience of American citizens after Sept. 11, 2001 on Tuesday morning at Augusta’s Hartford fire station.
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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Hallowell councilors OK agreements to aid Stevens Commons projects
City Manager Nate Rudy said the agreements make Stevens Commons projects more attractive to lenders, despite reducing the city’s security as a lienholder.
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Picking season begins, even as apples finish their growth
Apple experts and orchard owners said a late bloom has slowed the crop this year, but are still expecting a decent season.
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Farmingdale officials approve $294,117 in upcoming roadwork
Town officials said five more jobs would be put on the back burner while town officials see how much funding is available.
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Chelsea officials eye local licensing for medical marijuana retail stores
Town Manager Scott Tilton said three stores will be grandfathered if the ordinance is confirmed by residents.
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Kennebec Journal Sept. 3 police log
Augusta area police reports for Sept. 3, 2019.
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After being destroyed by fire, a rebuilt sawmill and jobs returning to Jefferson
N.C. Hunt Lumber President Rob Hunt said 17 workers who were laid off in the wake of the March fire will likely return this winter.
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‘Friend of Immigrant Community’ Joel Davis, dies at 69
Colleagues described the late Hallowell resident as a “pioneer” and “a joy to be with.”
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Wiscasset woman, picking up son after he was charged with drunken driving in Gardiner, is charged too
Marci Reed, 50, of Wiscasset, was charged with operating under the influence while picking up her son Zachary, 19, after he was arrested on the same charge.
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Farmingdale jewelry store was broken-in to 11 days before August burglary
State Trooper Ian Dunn said the store was broken into on July 21, but could not hypothesize a connection to the August break-in.