Joe Charpentier

Sun Journal

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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Published
November 23, 2022

Mutual aid accounts for 20% of Durham fire and rescue calls

Durham responded to 35 calls in October and 416 overall this year. Calls out to surrounding towns seem to be increasing, but Durham’s priority is safety and continuing to be a good neighbor, said Fire and Rescue Chief Robert Tripp.
Published
November 22, 2022

Christmas tree ready for lights in Dufresne Plaza

Lewiston Public Works brought a 40-foot spruce from Grove Street on Tuesday. The tree will be lit Dec. 3
Published
November 15, 2022

Self-awareness linked to finding civility in modern society, speaker says

Dr. Charles Plummer gave a presentation at Auburn Public Library on the lack of civility in society, how self-awareness helps us achieve civil interaction and how we can be more self-aware for our own personal growth and for the benefit of those around us.
Published
November 15, 2022

Public works crews hitch up for the first snow of the season

Public works departments in central Maine were preparing for inclement weather coming Tuesday night and into Wednesday.
Published
November 14, 2022

Fifteen-year-old found dead at YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston

The former Auburn Middle School and Edward Little High School student was found unresponsive Friday afternoon. Auburn police responded, but the victim was already deceased.
Published
November 14, 2022

Police still searching for Sabattus man who fled Friday

Maine State Police and other law enforcement agencies are looking for Diego Martinez, 31, after he fled authorities.
Published
November 14, 2022

One person injured after truck hits semi on I-95 in Auburn

A pickup truck collided with a tractor-trailer Monday, sending the pickup’s driver to the hospital after extrication.
Published
November 13, 2022

Fowl play: Take a gander at the joys of raising geese

Raising geese is a less of a ‘why?’ and more of a ‘why not?’ say Greenwood’s Amanda Esposito and Norway’s Anne Sheehan. With distinct personalities and a flair for the dramatic, geese are some of the most interesting creatures to grace both the barnyard and the dooryard.
Published
November 7, 2022

Turner resident crawls to safety as fire destroys home

The resident on Academy Drive and his dog safely escaped the burning mobile home.
Published
November 7, 2022

Androscoggin Land Trust buys Camp Gustin in Sabattus

Androscoggin Land Trust closed on the 95-acre Camp Gustin property Sept. 15 after raising $325,000 in donations and securing a gap funding loan. The Gustin family fully supported the deal which will allow local Boy Scouts to continue using the grounds.