Michael Shepherd

Staff Writer

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Published
December 9, 2013

Quarter-mile stretch of Hallowell’s Water Street to be target of overhaul

The City Council unamimously agreed to limit the project to between Winthrop and Temple streets, but the final decision on the scope of the projec is still months away.
Published
November 28, 2013

Augusta’s The Red Barn delivers free meals to Augusta area residents

The restaurant prepared more than 200 free Thanksgiving Day meals.
Published
November 27, 2013

Hallowell natives trace roots to Mayflower

It took moving away for two friends to discover their past, even though their native region was influential to the Plymouth Colony’s success.
Published
November 26, 2013

In 911 call, accused Vassalboro murderer said he didn’t know victim lying dead next door

But Courtney Shea would change his tune, telling police he killed a man who molested him as a child after the victim made sexual advances.
Published
November 25, 2013

Police: Accused killer claims molestation led to murder

Courtney Shea, 30, of Vassalboro, reportedly called asked for family’s help in burying Thomas Namer’s body before calling police Friday morning.
Published
November 24, 2013

More than 23,000 lose power Sunday in central, southern Maine

Toppled trees and fires due to high winds have been reported across the region.
Published
November 23, 2013

Buyers pick at MaineGeneral castoffs at former Augusta hospital

Higher-than-expected turnout Saturday leads hospital to cancel Sunday public sale.
Published
November 22, 2013

Christopher Knight, who lived 27 years as ‘North Pond Hermit,’ out of jail

Knight, suspected of more than 1,000 burglaries, has been released into a special court program.
Published
November 21, 2013

Maine lawmakers to take up sex trafficking, veterans bills next year

With approval of some previously rejected bills, legislative panel finalizes agenda for 2014.
Published
November 20, 2013

Augusta looks to improve records following pipeline scare

Summit Natural Gas of Maine says Tuesday leak was caused by a faulty cap on Arsenal Street, one of 18 city streets where rival companies can lay pipe.