The owner of Boynton’s Market says a man used a fake $100 bill to buy beer Friday
Sam Shepherd
Sam Shepherd covers general news in the Hallowell and Farmingdale area. He grew up in Hallowell, attending Hall-Dale High School and later the University of Maine. He previously worked at the Mount Desert Islander in Bar Harbor before moving home to work for the Kennebec Journal in summer 2018. His interests include cooking, tracking down the best local food and drink and soccer.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Hallowell Water district rates could rise 30 percent
Annual minimum use costs would increase by about $73 if state officials approve of it.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Gardiner woman arrested on drug trafficking charges in Swanville
Taylor Andrews was among five arrested for trafficking heroin and cocaine; the others were three people from New York and Christopher King, of Swanville.
Posted inLocal & State
Heating oil spill prompts cleanup in Augusta
A faulty tank on Riverside Drive leaked more than 50 gallons but did not affect any nearby water sources.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Monmouth Fair kicks off 4-day stint Wednesday
The largely agricultural fair has added the Redneck Truck Pull and modified mini-tractors to attract young adults.