Michael Shepherd

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Published
August 21, 2013

Senate District 19 candidates take tough questions from constituents

Three candidates for the Senate District 19 seat met with residents Wednesday and addressed concerns over state spending, among other issues.
Published
August 19, 2013

Mainers tell Obama official proposed rules would hurt small farms

At an Augusta forum Monday, farmers from across Maine said the Food Modernization Act, signed into law by the president in 2011 and aimed at reducing foodborne illness, may impose onerous regulations on small Maine farms with no history of making people sick.
Published
August 16, 2013

Thieves steal items intended for Coopers Mills Fire Department auction

Thieves stole five “big ticket” items intended for a Saturday auction to benefit the Coopers Mills Fire Department building fund.
Published
August 16, 2013

Former Gardiner teacher, coach faces new criminal charges

Matthew B. Dineen, 44, of Gardiner, has been arrested and charged with domestic violence assault and domestic violence terrorizing after an Aug. 9 incident in Hartford, 25 miles north of Lewiston.
Published
August 15, 2013

Hallowell three-car crash sends driver to hospital

A local businessman was involved in a three-vehicle crash on Maple Street on Thursday afternoon that damaged a home and sent an area girl to the hospital with minor injuries.
Published
August 14, 2013

Sacred Heart Church in Hallowell joins St. Michael Catholic Parish following priest’s death

Sacred Heart Church in Hallowell is under transition following the death of long-time priest, Rev. George Hickey, last week.
Published
August 12, 2013

Hallowell council approves $2.2 million budget

Albeit late, Hallowell adopted a budget Monday night, which is expected to result in an 8 percent property tax increase.
Published
August 11, 2013

Hallowell budget slated for final airing tonight

Tonight Hallowell residents will have one last chance to comment on a budget that likely will bring an 8 percent property tax increase, even though the budget amount is lower than it was last year.
Published
August 10, 2013

Bigger might not be cheaper: Natural gas choice not clear for all

In short, those whose homes pipelines from both Summit Natural Gas of Maine and Maine Natural Gas would pay less for the latter, particularly those who don’t have the money up front to convert their homes.
Published
August 6, 2013

Palermo man charged in alleged sexual relationship with teenager

Jason Baldwin, 38, of Palermo, has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor, refusing to submit to arrest and escape, after revelations that he allegedly had a sexual relationship with a teenage girl.