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Author Archives: Michael Shepherd

Michael Shepherd joined the Bangor Daily News in 2015 after three years as a reporter at the Kennebec Journal. A Hallowell native who now lives in Augusta, he graduated from the University of Maine in 2012 and has a master's degree from the University of Southern Maine's Muskie School of Public Service.

Posted inPolitics

Maine’s deadliest shooting in years coincides with gun law negotiations in Augusta

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 19, 2023April 19, 2023
Joseph Eaton, 34, of Bowdoin has been charged with murder in four shooting deaths linked to a shooting in Yarmouth on Tuesday morning.
Posted inPortland

34-year-old with long criminal record charged in 4 Bowdoin shooting deaths

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Leela Stockley and Michael Shepherd April 18, 2023April 20, 2023
Posted inPortland

4 shot dead, then a ‘chaotic’ scene of highway violence 25 miles away

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Troy R. Bennett and Michael Shepherd April 18, 2023April 21, 2023
Posted inPolitics

Maine’s TikTok ban on state devices may be all lawmakers can do

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 18, 2023April 18, 2023
Posted inPolitics

The millions of dollars behind CMP’s anti-takeover ad blitz

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 17, 2023April 17, 2023
Maine towns and cities face a July 1 deadline to update their ordinances to make it easier to develop affordable housing.
Posted inPolitics

Maine cities and towns struggle to implement pioneering housing law

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 17, 2023April 17, 2023
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Maine Democrats condemn white nationalist mailers sent to lawmakers

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 14, 2023April 16, 2023
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Janet Mills’ abortion-rights push would put Maine among most permissive states

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 14, 2023April 17, 2023
Posted inNews

Maine Public follows NPR to leave Twitter over Elon Musk’s ‘government-funded’ label

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 13, 2023April 13, 2023
Posted inPolitics

Abortion pill access could shift sharply in Maine by the weekend

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 13, 2023April 13, 2023
Posted inPolitics

What’s next for Janet Mills’ controversial abortion-rights proposal

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 12, 2023April 12, 2023
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AG’s relationship cited in new bid to have top Maine posts elected

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 11, 2023April 11, 2023
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Susan Collins among rare Republicans critical of judge’s abortion pill ruling

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 11, 2023April 11, 2023
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Longtime lawmaker who led northern Maine secession effort dies at 89

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 7, 2023April 7, 2023
Attorney General Aaron Frey has tasked his deputy, Christopher Taub, with investigating his conduct and relationship with a colleague.
Posted inPolitics

Aaron Frey’s deputy tasked with investigating relationship with colleague

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 6, 2023April 7, 2023
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Top Maine Democrat ‘deeply disappointed’ in AG Aaron Frey

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 5, 2023April 6, 2023
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The 1st Republican declares a 2024 run against Jared Golden

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 5, 2023April 5, 2023
Aaron Frey called the relationship "an error in judgment," but said it did not break state law.
Posted inPolitics

Maine AG Aaron Frey in romantic relationship with employee he supervised

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 5, 2023April 5, 2023
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Susan Collins says Donald Trump’s indictment ‘gives me pause’

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 4, 2023April 4, 2023
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It will take years for Maine to dump investments that politicians don’t like

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

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