Krystal Reardon, 44, who has been on dialysis for eight months, is appealing for “a life-saving transplant” even as she’s on a waiting list.
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 eyes budget adoption changes in wake of big errors
An assessor’s agent said he and city officials worked behind the scenes to issue ‘proper’ tax bills, while city officials want the assessor to look at the budget before it’s approved.
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Former central Mainers still riding out destructive storm flooding in Carolinas
Hurricane Florence, now downgraded to a tropical depression, has killed at least 19 people and continued to cause destructive flooding down south.
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People, dogs safe after motor home fire in Savage Park in Augusta
Officials said Monday they do not know the cause of the fire that snared traffic briefly on Riverside Drive.
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Early morning fire in Randolph contained to basement
A family is safe after a fire during the wee hours Monday morning prompted response from five municipalities, officials said.
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Volunteers cut wood in Readfield to help bridge gap between needy and those on general assistance
A handful of volunteers cut, sorted six to eight cord of wood on Sunday morning to bolster a local assistance program.
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Hallowell officials say big budgeting error likely won’t affect taxes
A new city revenue budget will be submitted in October, but no change to the mil rate is expected even after hundreds of thousands of dollars were miscounted.
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Somerville Day provides residents with an opportunity to celebrate with each other
Dozens showed up for a parade, a 9/11 tribute and a can raffle at the 21st installment of the annual event.
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UMA eyes Stevens Commons for student housing unit
The Hallowell Planning Board is expected to discuss a site plan for 21 apartments for student housing on Wednesday
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Former, current Mainers brace for Hurricane Florence in Carolinas
One-time Maine residents hunker down for the storm, while one Mainer looks to provide aid.