Schools and courts were delayed because of Wednesday’s snowstorm, while crews tried to clean up before subzero wind chill reaches central Maine tonight.
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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Celebrating 50 years of historic preservation in Hallowell
Row House, a nonprofit that has raised thousands of dollars to save and renovate historic buildings, is hosting events throughout the year to celebrate its half-centennial.
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Augusta investigating report of gunshots on South Belfast Avenue
A 911 caller reported gunfire around a home at 965 South Belfast Ave., where a man was shot six months ago.
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Farmingdale landowners upset plowing might stop next year on part of road
Town officials learned last month that the 200-foot-long road was discontinued from municipal ownership in 1996, which makes it illegal to spend public money to maintain it.
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Hallowell residents discuss goals, visions for Hubbard Free Library
Thursday night’s forum is the first step in a city-funded strategic plan to sustain the cash-strapped, 139-year-old library.
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Contract for new Farmingdale fire station to go out to bid next week
After a unanimous Selectboard action Wednesday, plans for a new fire station were finalized and set to be advertised starting Jan. 28.
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Farmingdale tables potential reimbursement related to dormant storm drain project
C.H. Stevenson officials asked for reimbursement of a $1,869; the Selectboard tabled talks to ask legal counsel if it’s their responsibility.
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Augusta police: No more arrests coming in Big Apple robbery
Despite two men entering the store on Stone Street at the same time on Friday, police say they will not arrest or charge anyone else.
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Augusta man arrested in connection to Big Apple robbery
Police say Justyn Wilson, 20, may have had accomplices in the robbery.
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Central Mainers dig out after snow storm pummels region
The first significant snowfall of the 2019 winter season came amid frigid temperatures, with wind chills plunging well below zero.