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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PublishedApril 6, 2023
Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine
Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.
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PublishedApril 2, 2023
Durham voters pass $4.43 million budget, elect new officers
Residents also approved two amendments to the local Land Use Ordinance during Saturday’s annual Town Meeting.
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PublishedApril 1, 2023
Jogger injured during run-in with stray cow in Farmington
A woman suffered a cut requiring stitches Friday after being charged by a stray cow, officials said.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
Durham elections, annual meeting Friday and Saturday
Seven are seeking election to town offices Friday.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
Moxie Fest to run 3 Days of Peace, Love and Moxie
The festival will celebrate Maine’s official soft drink July 7-9 in Lisbon.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
Lisbon teachers contract issue moves to fact-finding by panel
Lisbon School Department teachers have been working without a contract for over 200 days.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2023
Woman charged with abducting daughter from foster parents’ home
Danielle Dyer, 29, was charged Thursday with abducting her daughter March 19 in Topsham, according to police.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2023
Turner man dies after car crashes into garage of Lewiston lawmaker
Brian Beaucage, 31, of Turner died of injuries in a crash at 41 Russell St., the home of state Rep. Margaret Craven.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2023
Home spared in Greene garage fire
GREENE — Crews responded to a garage fire at 102 Wood Lane on Sunday afternoon, officials said. The call came in at 3:18 p.m. No injuries were reported. Fire Chief John Soucy said crews found considerable flames in the front half of a garage attached to the home. Flames were quickly knocked down and the […]
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PublishedMarch 26, 2023
Lisbon girl, 12, chosen to compete at LEGOLAND in New York
Emily Caron was selected from among many competitors for the Junior Master Model Builder Competition in Goshen, New York.
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