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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PublishedJanuary 2, 2023
Man killed after car strikes parked tractor-trailer in Poland
One person died on the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday on Harris Hill Road. Officials are not releasing the identity until Tuesday to allow for proper notifications to family.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2023
Lewiston police investigate two shootings Sunday
A 21-year-old was in stable condition after Pond Road shooting.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
‘What is your New Year’s resolution or hope for the new year?’
Twin Cities residents share what they hope to do, see or make happen in 2023.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
We asked: ‘What is your New Year’s resolution or hope for the new year?’
Twin Cities residents share what they hope to do, see or make happen in 2023.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
New to Lewiston, couple connect with and help the homeless
Stacey and Terry Stibbards moved to Lewiston late last spring shortly before Terry found out he had Stage 4 cancer. When they moved from Silicon Valley in California, they shed most of their possessions and have been focusing on helping Lewiston’s homeless on a face-to-face level.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2022
Nearly 3,000 flood plaza to celebrate New Year’s Auburn
Hundreds quickly turned into nearly 3,000 attendees at Festival Plaza for New Year’s Auburn. Food, beer, music, company and fireworks were among the highlights of the evening as partiers resolved to have fun ushering in 2023.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2022
Do you have COVID regrets?
“I have no regrets” has always been a popular notion for optimists, but three years of living through a pandemic can bring out the pessimism in anyone. That is, some of us may have made a decision or three during the throes of the pandemic that seemed like a good idea at the time, but […]
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PublishedDecember 27, 2022
Six fire crews respond to Poland garage fire
Poland Fire Rescue requested mutual aid Tuesday from six surrounding towns to battle a fire at 150 Brown Road.
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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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