Michael Shepherd

Staff Writer

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Published
June 24, 2014

Augusta, Waterville hospitals could be penalized by feds

MaineGeneral Medical Center and Inland Hospital say they’re making improvements, but they could lose federal Medicare money later this year.
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June 22, 2014

Hallowell legislator leaving State House after more than 20 years

Rep. Sharon Treat, a Democrat, leaves government the way she found it in 1990 — divided between her party and Republicans.
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June 21, 2014

Bikers ride in fallen motorcyclist’s honor in kickoff to annual Gardiner summer festival

The ride for Scott Hubbard, who died in 2011 after a crash in Vienna, is in its third year.
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June 21, 2014

Workplace relationships not prohibited in Hallowell, elsewhere

The mayor said that may need to change following allegations that the police chief had an inappropriate relationship with an officer.
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June 20, 2014

Businesses reshuffle in Hallowell ahead of summer season

An olive oil store, a juice bar and an ice cream shop have opened in the city’s downtown, to be joined by a small-plate bar.
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June 16, 2014

Maine approves Hallowell downtown development district

The city will be allowed to freeze a downtown area’s tax valuation for 30 years, putting that savings toward improvements.
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June 16, 2014

Hallowell residents to see 3 percent property tax increase

The budget calls for $270,000 for capital improvements across the city, including paving, culvert and repair projects.
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June 14, 2014

Hallowell officer accused police chief of sexual assault

State police investigated the allegation against Chief Eric Nason and took no action, but experts question the city’s response.
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June 11, 2014

Poliquin hopes to get 2nd District seat back for GOP

Candidates Bruce Poliquin and Democrat Emily Cain are already pointing out how they differ as they campaign for the seat that hasn’t been held by a Republican since 1994.
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June 10, 2014

Cain, Poliquin win primaries in 2nd Congressional District

The Democratic favorite and Republican fiscal firebrand will face off for U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s seat in November.