Joe Charpentier came to the Sun Journal in 2022 to cover crime and chaos. His previous experience was in a variety of rural Midcoast beats which included government, education, sports, economics and analysis, crime, and environment. He loves surprising his editors with spontaneous enterprising stories and prides himself on mastering the ability to slip the odd Oxford comma by the copy editors. When not on the beat, Joe enjoys spending time with family, writing fiction and woodworking.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
Maine DEP highlights decades-old program for oil cleanup
Maine homeowners and businesses can access Department of Environmental Protection services to mitigate oil spills and systems at risk of leaking, state officials say.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
Auburn council passes new dates for zoning law changes
Councilors passed an order authorizing staff to waive permit fees for storm damage repairs.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
Dead man found in downtown Lewiston identified
Ahmed Nur was found by friends, one of whom said he and they were homeless.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2024
Maine’s first drone light display brightens New Year’s Auburn
An estimated 5,000 people attended the fifth New Year’s Auburn and first drone light show.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2023
New Year’s Auburn draws in thousands ahead of Maine’s first drone light show
Auburn residents and visitors far and wide enjoyed Auburn’s annual offering of food, craft brews, music and fun Sunday evening ahead of Maine’s first aerial drone light display.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2023
Man’s body found in the Walnut, Blake streets area of Lewiston
Police said reports came in Saturday about an unresponsive person laying on the ground. When authorities arrived the male person was already deceased.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2023
“A ‘don’t miss’ celebration”: New Year’s Auburn to feature aerial drone light display Sunday
The fifth New Year’s Auburn on Sunday will feature the city’s first aerial drone light show. Other New Year’s Eve celebrations are planned at various locations around the state.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2023
State asks for continued damage reports from Dec. 18 storm
County, state and federal emergency management agencies are asking residents, businesses, nonprofits and agricultural businesses to continue reporting damage assessments from the wind and rainstorm Dec. 18.
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PublishedDecember 25, 2023
Community turns out for free Christmas dinner at Livermore Falls Legion Hall
Holiday spirit filled the George Bunten Post 10 American Legion Hall Monday as Debbie Breton, Rose Darling and volunteers fed up to 120 people at the annual Christmas dinner.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2023
Trinity Jubilee Center spreads Christmas cheer for local people in need
Trinity Jubilee Center staff and volunteers made sure everyone who came through the doors Friday and Saturday had full stomachs, treats and a whole lot of Christmas spirit.
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