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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PublishedOctober 14, 2018
New Hallowell noise ordinance could allow more decibels downtown
A public hearing has been scheduled on Oct. 25 for residents to sound off on what officials call a “starting point” for the ordinance.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2018
Kennebec Valley Arts Association celebrates 60th year of community expression
The association, which is headquartered at Hallowell’s Harlow Gallery, began in 1958.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2018
New Hallowell ordinance could shift burden for sidewalk snow removal to landlords
Draft ordinance could make landlords responsible for snow removal and the installation of roof fenders.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2018
Windshield smashed, fire set in car outside of Litchfield Country Store
Litchfield fire chief said the source of the fire in a woman’s SUV ‘looked like paper.’
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PublishedOctober 9, 2018
Hallowell council moves sidewalk art, adult-use marijuana ordinances forward
Licensing and zoning regulations for retail marijuana and an invitation to street performers move to final hearings.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2018
Male inmate found dead at Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office says a 34-year old, who was not identified, was found unresponsive early Tuesday morning.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2018
Hallowell to amend revenue budget, discuss marijuana and busking ordinances
The city’s revenue budget, which contained hundreds of thousands of dollars in errors, will be finalized Tuesday.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2018
‘Huge’ feral cat problem plagues officials in Whitefield
The animal control officer said there has been as many as 100 feral cats roaming one stretch of Townhouse Road.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2018
Murals that decorated Hallowell’s Water Street during construction are for sale
More than 80 murals are being put up for auction online, with the proceeds going to city art projects.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2018
Witness told police alleged Subway robber claimed to have gun, knife
Christopher Ellis Williams, 27, of Augusta, is held in lieu of $100,000 cash bail after being charged in connection with two robberies in two days.
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