Sam Shepherd

Kennebec Journal

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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Published
February 21, 2021

Four employees at Augusta kidney clinic expecting boys

Allyson Barter, Becky Berthiaume, Chelsea Rousseau and Cortney Gould of Fresenius Kidney Care are due in May or June.
Published
February 13, 2021

Love in the Time of Coronavirus: Hallowell couple wed in virtual ceremony

More than 200 guests attended the union of Karen Tucker and Tom Knox via Zoom video conference, exactly 10 years to the day that they met.
Published
February 8, 2021

Proposed Monmouth solar farm seeking approval, but faces barrier from retroactive moratorium

On March 9, voters will decide on a moratorium that could halt commercial solar projects, aimed at a project for a 55-acre array on Ridge Road.
Published
February 7, 2021

Despite pandemic, Viles Arboretum’s Table Tour continues

The annual event was limited to 160 people, who were given staggered entry to the arboretum’s trails to enjoy hot food while walking, skiing or snowshoeing.
Published
February 5, 2021

Wayne, Readfield search for combined code enforcement officer

The previous code enforcement officer was recruited by a larger community, and candidates are sometimes drawn to positions in the construction industry, which has been healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to officials.
Published
February 4, 2021

MaineGeneral’s ‘selective’ vaccination pilot program was inconsistent with state policy, DHHS commissioner says

At a news briefing Thursday, Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew said the DHHS ‘got assurances’ that selective vaccination processes will not continue at MaineGeneral Health.
Published
February 3, 2021

MaineGeneral Health did not intend to offer ‘privileged access’ to COVID-19 vaccine, official says

The hospital’s 17-person Board of Directors was largely unavailable for comment on questions of vaccine equity, but the board chairman said the recent vaccine clinic was done according to CDC guidelines and provided useful feedback in making the process better.
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January 20, 2021

Six cases of COVID-19 reported at Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta

Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, announced the outbreak at the longtime care facility at Tuesday’s press briefing.
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January 20, 2021

Augusta’s Hands Around the Capitol event canceled for the first time in 48 years

The event, organized by pro-life nonprofit Maine Right to Life, usually includes a march, rally and worship at the state Capitol complex.
Published
January 17, 2021

Michael Frett: ‘I wish Dr. King’s dream were today’s reality, but sadly, it’s not’

The Hallowell city councilor says he looks around and sees “that today’s inequities are based not solely on the color of one’s skin, but are steeped in regionalism, culture, sexual orientation, political affiliation and economic status, to name a few.”