Michael Shepherd

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Published
September 1, 2013

Loons’ life and death under the microscope

Massachusetts wildlife health professor helps Maine officials find out what affects the iconic birds’ well-being.
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September 1, 2013

Michaud cautious on Syria strike support

Second District representative wants more information before saying whether he’ll support an attack on the Middle Eastern country, but also cautions Obama to abide by Congress’ decision
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August 31, 2013

Windsor Fair frying-pan throwing contest takes secret skill

The Ladies Fry Pan Throwing Contest at the annual Windsor Fair took a lot of skill, some high-quality cookware, a fair degree of stamina and a little luck, competitors say.
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August 31, 2013

Longtime Hallowell city councilor Cervone stepping down

Edmund Cervone has resigned from the Hallowell City Council for “personal reasons and family,” and George LaPointe will be named to take his place, according to Mayor Charlotte Warren.
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August 28, 2013

SD 19 winner Vitelli to join majority Democrats in state Senate

Eloise Vitelli, 64, won nearly 50 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s special election, and will join the full Legislature when it convenes in special session today to vote on bonds.
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August 27, 2013

Democrat wins Senate District 19 seat, preserving majority

Eloise Vitelli tops a Republican and a Green for the seat vacated by Seth Goodall. She’ll represent Sagadahoc County and Dresden.
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August 26, 2013

New District 19 state senator up to voters on Tuesday

Republican Paula Benoit, Democrat Eloise Vitelli and Green Independent Daniel Stromgren vying for the Senate District 19 seat at the polls Tuesday.
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August 23, 2013

Outsiders pump $146K into Senate District 19 race

Three candidates — Republican Paula Benoit, Democrat Eloise Vitelli and Green Independent Daniel Stromgren — square off Tuesday to fill the Senate District 19 seat.
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August 22, 2013

Stakeholder group to weigh in on Riverview Psychiatric Center

A legislative committee may consider a bill next week, with input from mental health interests and state officials, to address the tenuous status of the state hospital, which could lose $20 million in federal funding.
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August 22, 2013

$150 million bond package one step closer to November ballot

A near-$150 million borrowing package was endorsed by a Maine legislative committee Thursday, a mostly choreographed move clearing its path to the November ballot.