Santa and Mrs. Claus, ice skating, train rides and horse drawn carriages, food trucks and family games — what’s not to love about Lewiston’s annual Holiday at the Plaza?
Joe Charpentier
Staff Writer
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Overnight standoff in Auburn ends peacefully Saturday
Jacob Pendexter, 44, was out on bail for domestic violence charges when he violated conditions of release by returning to a Snow Avenue home.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Watch: Maine artist Robert Shetterly talks about the truths found in his portraits at Maine Voices Live
Maine Trust for Local News hosted the latest Maine Voices Live event at the Bates Mill Atrium, which featured Maine artist Robert Shetterly. The artist spoke about the inspiration behind more than 270 portraits in his Americans Who Tell the Truth series.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Dangerous intersection leaves older Hartford couple in crisis
Marilyn and Herbert Stevens’ home has been crashed into twice in the past year. With no home repairs yet, the elderly couple expect a long and cold winter.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Bomb threat clears Norway Dunkin’; nearby high school takes precautions
Police are investigating who made the threat, which was found not to be credible.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police arrest Lewiston man on drug trafficking charges, seize $100,000 of cocaine
A Lewiston man was arrested Tuesday on drug trafficking charges and a subsequent search of the man’s residence yielded around $100,000 worth of cocaine.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon middle school assistant principal named Maine Assistant Principal of the Year
Michael Toomey has served at the Philip W. Sugg Middle School since 2020.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Football, Maine, News
Lisbon High School athletic director describes anti-hazing plans
Lisbon High School Athletic Director Chris Spaulding and football coach Chris Kates spoke to the school committee on next steps to ensure an anti-hazing environment.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Cause of fire at former Élan School listed as ‘undetermined,’ fire marshal says
The Office of State Fire Marshal was unable to identify the Nov. 17 fire’s cause “due to the extent of damage the building has sustained,” officials say.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Cause of fire at former Élan School in Poland listed as ‘undetermined,’ fire marshal says
The Office of State Fire Marshal was unable to identify the Nov. 17 fire’s cause ‘due to the extent of damage the building has sustained,’ officials say.