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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PublishedDecember 27, 2022
Firefighter injured in explosion during training exercise at Lewiston Armory
The firefighter was transported to a local hospital and authorities are investigating the cause.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2022
Black Mountain opens as Maine slopes slide into winter break
A tumultuous run of weather this past week has aided snowmakers as they prepare for skiers. Many of trails have opened in the past month and have special hours for winter break.
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PublishedDecember 25, 2022
Unhoused community celebrates Christmas together at Auburn’s Pleasant Street Drop-in Center
The center’s first Christmas dinner Sunday brought almost 50 people for the occasion.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2022
Defying a parking ban in Lewiston or Auburn can cost you
Here’s what to expect during a winter parking ban and how to avoid a tow.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2022
Auburn police arrest Florida man, seize drugs after chase
Police say they found Robert Holderman passed out at a traffic light before he led them on a two-city chase.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2022
Rumford man charged with shooting his younger brother
Drew McKenna 23, was critically injured and taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
Repair crew fixing East Avenue water main break in Lewiston
Repairs could take until end of Sunday, police say.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2022
Police find body in Wales believed to be man, 21, from Lewiston
The body is believed to be Abdullahi Abdi, who was reported missing Saturday.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2022
Saturday nor’easter brings outages, crashes
Central Maine Power reported 108,700 customers without power throughout Saturday. Several accidents and parking bans continue to affect motorists throughout central and Southern Maine.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2022
Lisbon School Committee expected to fill vacant seat this month
Superintendent Richard Green said appointing a person this year allows time for orientation.
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