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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PublishedMarch 25, 2023
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend an annual pilgrimage for sweet tooths
Countless Maine families and visitors came out for maple syrup in all its forms during Maine Maple Sunday Weekend. People enjoyed tours of several local sugar houses to view the process and satisfy their sweet tooth.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2023
New Gloucester chimney catches fire, second in 24 hours
Fire crews responded to 1235 Lewiston Road for a chimney fire Saturday. The fire, which did not damage the home, was the second crews responded to in a day.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2023
Rabid raccoon reported in Sabattus
A raccoon was confirmed as rabid Sunday by Maine Center for Disease Control, experts warned town officials Wednesday.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
No investigation planned for Monday’s train derailment in Wales
Derailment of four cars at Leeds Junction in Wales on Monday will not be investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration, a spokesperson said. Train owners CSX Corp. will submit a report by May, which will be vetted by administration and released to the public in August.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
Lisbon parks and rec director receives Distinguished Professional of the Year award
Mark Stevens recognized by Maine Recreation & Park Association.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Four railroad cars derail in Wales; no spill reported
Leeds Junction Road in Wales and Greene will be closed to traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday following the derailment.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Amanda Allen returns to role of Livermore Falls town manager
Allen was on paid leave since Jan. 2 while an investigation spurred by a nonbinding citizen petition took place.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2023
Strong voters pass entire town meeting warrant
All 41 articles were passed and eight unopposed candidates running for office were sworn in Saturday morning.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2023
Nor’easter makes late arrival in parts of Maine
From late morning until mid-afternoon Tuesday, many Mainers were asking, ‘So, what happened to all that snow?’ — Then came the snow.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2023
Lewiston driver in fatal weekend crash in Auburn had a suspended license
Stephen M. Witham, 50, of Lewiston was operating his pickup truck without a valid license or the right to operate a vehicle, officials said.
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