Michael Shepherd

Staff Writer

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Published
January 4, 2014

Lingering freeze causes dozens of minor accidents in Augusta area

Subzero temperatures have made roads hard to treat, with the capital city seeing 50 accidents and slide-offs Friday.
Published
January 2, 2014

Hallowell’s new mayor calls downtown road reconstruction a ‘game-changer’ in inaugural address

Attorney Mark Walker, an ex-city council president, is sworn in to replace Charlotte Warren, the mayor since 2009.
Published
December 26, 2013

Augusta-Boston airline picks up award from business group

With federal help, Cape Air provides plane service in the capital city, which business leaders deem a necessity for the region.
Published
December 26, 2013

Augusta man upset with Dunkin’ Donuts decision gets more toilets

David Labbe has put up a fence between his home and his 28 commodes, not as many as he initially wanted.
Published
December 26, 2013

Central Maine Power working to restore power by late Friday evening

Residents in Kennebec, Lincoln and Waldo counties still without power.
Published
December 24, 2013

Thousands still without power; first death tied to storm in central Maine

Generator use linked to suspected carbon monoxide death in Knox, while CMP hopes to have all powered back up by Thursday.
Published
December 19, 2013

Central Maine residents warned to prepare for power outages as ice storm bears down

All Central Maine Power employees have been told they may be called to work Saturday into Sunday because of an expected freeze.
Published
December 15, 2013

Alleged Vassalboro killer and victim’s family tell different stories

Courtney Shea, 30, accused of killing Thomas Namer, 69, has a history of crime and quick confessions to police, while Namer had a minor criminal record of his own.
Published
December 13, 2013

Hallowell looks to bolster downtown with tax savings

Streetlights, permanent public restrooms or sidewalk extensions could be paid for under the plan, if the state signs off.
Published
December 11, 2013

Hallowell’s Harlow Gallery gets full-time director

Fresh off its 50th anniversary, the downtown gallery gets a donation that gives its executive director more hours.