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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PublishedSeptember 10, 2023
Maine rescue leaders say it’s raining cats and cats, with shelters full and colonies growing
Trap, neuter and release programs are trying to keep up with growing feline colonies, while shelters are nearing or at capacity for cats and kittens.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2023
Holy Trinity Church’s Greek Festival shares culture with community
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 155 Hogan Road held its annual Greek Festival Friday and Saturday.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2023
Driver dies in Livermore crash Friday afternoon
Witnesses reported the pickup driver who died was driving erratically on Boothby Road before the collision with another truck.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2023
Lewiston police say no injuries reported related to Tuesday night gunfire
Shots were fired in the area of Lionel Potvin Park, Lewiston police said.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2023
Lewiston police investigate report of shots fired near Lionel Potvin Park
LEWISTON — A report of shots fired shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday drew police to the the area of Lionel Potvin Park, between River and Cedar streets. Lewiston Police Lt. Derrick St. Laurent said officers responded quickly, are searching the area and checking local hospitals for potential victims. “This just happened, so there isn’t a […]
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2023
Human chain rescues driver ejected into Nezinscot River in Turner
The person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, police said.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2023
45 miles of plumbing and 350 elephants strong: Facts about the new Edward Little High School
Auburn’s new Edward Little High School at 77 Harris St. boasts a 1,200-seat auditorium, two gymnasiums, maker spaces, flex spaces, lots of music, art and performing arts space, science labs for every science class, technology rooms, a full cafeteria and kitchen, and state of the art indoor and outdoor athletic space. Everything is complemented by […]
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2023
The new Edward Little High School is already a gem for Auburn
There’s potential around every corner of the $126 million school, from the 1,200-seat auditorium to the two gyms, the cafeteria, the science labs, the career and tech spaces, the nearby playing fields, and much more.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2023
Abandoned West Paris mobile home destroyed in fire
An abandoned mobile home caught fire at 24 Tuell Town Road after a burn permit was issued to the residence, officials said.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2023
Lewiston man pleads guilty to possessing child porn
Mark A. Burns pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material in U.S. District Court Monday, according to a press release. Burns was convicted in 2016 for possessing sexually explicit material of a child under 12.
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