Michael Shepherd

Staff Writer

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Published
July 29, 2014

On border crisis, a deep divide among Maine’s 2nd District hopefuls

Republican Bruce Poliquin suggests returning Central American children home, while Democrat Emily Cain favors a wide legislative approach.
Published
July 27, 2014

Gardiner farm opens as part of statewide agricultural promotion

Butting Heads Farm, a small family enterprise, has grown over the past four years, attracting young visitors on Sunday.
Published
July 27, 2014

Sidney man accused of sex trafficking handcuffed after Winslow nuptials

Frederick Horne, 47, said he kept a promise to a woman he is accused of selling for sex: That he would “give her away at her wedding.”
Published
July 24, 2014

Richmond group to raise money for vans for family

A father and his two sons, who have a genetic condition that requires them to use wheelchairs, lost two specially equipped vans in a June crash.
Published
July 23, 2014

Hallowell council can view sexual assault investigation files

The council voted after a closed session that documents on the police chief’s case will be open to all of them.
Published
July 23, 2014

Former Gardiner coach acquitted of domestic violence charges

An Oxford County jury found Matthew B. Dineen innocent after an alleged incident in Hartford last year.
Published
July 21, 2014

Kennebec River float event draws 200

The informal event, founded last year with a goal of “getting people out doing things” on the river, raised money for charity.
Published
July 18, 2014

Hallowell calls special meeting to discuss police chief case

Councilor Alan Stearns wants the City Council to decide who can view investigative records related to sexual assault charges against Chief Eric Nason.
Published
July 15, 2014

Cain outraises Poliquin in second quarter

The Democrat running for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District raised more money from April to June, but has less left.
Published
July 15, 2014

Collins helps Poliquin raise $281,000 in congressional bid

The Oakland Republican gets $5,000 from a committee run by Maine’s senior senator, who he was accused of criticizing during the party primary.