Jerry Laber, organizer of Central Maine Against Systemic Racism, said the group is looking to bridge the gap between government officials and protesters.
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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Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake
Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.
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Augusta’s ‘Can Opener’ railroad trestle claims another tractor-trailer
The downtown railroad trestle just north of the intersection of Bridge and Water streets was hit by a tractor-trailer Friday morning, causing hours of cleanup.
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Augusta fire destroys garage, camper and vehicles
Firefighters were able to save the home at 72 Allenwood Park Road after a fire sparked in the garage.
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Warden Service: Manchester man drowns in Cobbossee Lake
Edward Kimball, 24, drowned shortly before 2 p.m. Monday after a “swimming-related incident” off of Pond Road.
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Hallowell officials mull rules for short-term rentals
A draft ordinance got the first of three readings on Monday, but some clarity on required fire safety measures are still needed from state officials.
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Rare blue lobster arrives at Hallowell Seafood & Produce
The likelihood of catching a blue lobster is one in 2 million, according to the University of Maine Lobster Institute.
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Police arrest Vienna man following 10 reports of automobile burglaries in Winthrop
Gregory Roe, 34, was charged Tuesday with burglary from a motor vehicle and theft.
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Invasive milfoil from Annabessacook Lake found in Jug Stream
Representatives of the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed and Maine DEP are planning to treat Annabessacook Lake next Monday with an herbicide.
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Family Fun Day offers outdoor fun at a safe social distance in Winthrop
The free program was attended by two families on Saturday, but organizers from Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed hope a fall event is better-attended.