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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PublishedMarch 27, 2020
As coronavirus spread changes life, central Mainers rediscovering what local farms have to offer
Central Maine farmers are finding new customers and demand, while wondering what impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the industry in the future.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2020
Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services
While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2020
Monmouth, Hallowell officers in isolation as call volumes decrease for central Maine police departments
Hallowell and Monmouth police departments each have an officer in isolation, and central Maine departments are seeing fewer calls due to the coronavirus.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2020
Restaurants tweak menus, boost deliveries during COVID-19 pandemic
Servers have transitioned to delivery drivers at Augusta’s State Lunch, while other businesses look to trim their menus to offer only the strongest sellers.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2020
Central Maine schools cancel activities, prepare for possibility of shutdowns amid virus outbreak
A number of central Maine schools were announcing changes to activities and events, but still holding regular classes, amid a flurry of cancellations as the nation and world aim to stem the spread of coronavirus.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2020
Fayette man narrowly escapes harm after tree falls on his truck
Ron Hewett said he was driving on Route 41 in Readfield when a large pine tree came down across his truck’s hood, narrowly missing the cab.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2020
Hobbyist maple syrup producers get tapping in central Maine
Producers throughout central Maine have begun tapping maple trees, especially as the weather delivers warmer days and cold nights.
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2020
Fire displaces 30 people, injures 5 at Augusta 12-unit apartment building
Augusta fire Chief Roger Audette said five people were injured during the early Saturday morning fire at 36 Malta St.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2020
Two arrested after a single-vehicle crash in Hallowell, while another accident remains under investigation
A pair from Winthrop was arrested Sunday night after the car they were in went off the road on Winthrop Street near the intersection of Whitten Road.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2020
Central Maine law enforcement noticing uptick in hung-up 911 calls
Multiple law enforcement agencies are seeing an increased number of 911 hang-ups this year and are advising people who mistakenly alert emergency responders to stay on the line.
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