Michael Shepherd

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Published
November 5, 2013

Lapointe beats McPherson in Hallowell council race

Former marine resources commissioner wins seat on Hallowell City Council.
Published
October 31, 2013

Augusta group proposes city’s first mosque

Islamic Society of Greater Augusta wants to build on St. Andrews Street, but a city councilor says some wonder who, exactly, wants to build it.
Published
October 31, 2013

Augusta Council candidates state their case

Two seats representing the Augusta city council are up for election Nov. 5
Published
October 28, 2013

Two vie for one seat on Hallowell council

George Lapointe and Andrew McPherson face each other on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Published
October 25, 2013

Building fire reported in Chelsea

A building fire on Mud Mill Road was reported Friday night, according to an emergency dispatch report.
Published
October 24, 2013

LePage gives boost to basketball tournament dedicated to victims of domestic violence

Gov. Paul LePage, himself a victim of domestic violence, helped kick off the fifth Taylor Tip-Off Tournament, which will be held in Falmouth and Waterville on Nov. 10.
Published
October 23, 2013

Hallowell’s Sacred Heart to stay open

The Rev. Francis Morin, administrator of the Augusta-based St. Michael Catholic Parish and the Hallowell church, said Wednesday that Bishop Richard Malone, after a teleconference with local church officials, decided to merge the Summer Street church with the St. Michael parish.
Published
October 22, 2013

Candidates for city offices take part in forum at Hallowell City Hall

Among the major topics on candidates’ minds were budgeting and the future of the Stevens School complex off Winthrop Street.
Published
October 21, 2013

Hallowell real estate agent jumps into school board race

Chris Vallee will run as a write-in candidate on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Published
October 19, 2013

Team Hall-Dale ends its fundraising efforts

City Council candidate says “bad publicity” meant donors did not want to give to the fund.