Some 16 out of 43 Minot Consolidated School students sustained minor injuries Tuesday morning when their bus entered a ditch, school and police officials said.
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 inAndroscoggin County, News
Sabattus fire crews extinguish portable garage, vehicle fire
A portable garage and vehicle fire at 6 Antique Drive drew several fire crews out Monday afternoon.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Police arrest Auburn man after drug search
Jose Mota, 39, was arrested after the Auburn Police Department’s Proactive Community Enforcement Unit executed search warrants Friday at 124 Goff St. and 21 Swett Ave., officials said.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Skeletal remains found in Jay
The Maine State Police and Jay Police Department are investigating human remains found in the Elm Street area.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston police say response to gun violence showing positive signs
The Police Department, along with several community partners, announced a multifaceted plan to address gun violence during an Aug. 29 news conference following an uptick in shootings.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Football, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lisbon police send criminal investigation of hazing allegations to the DA
At a school board meeting Wednesday night, some players’ parents criticized the district’s handling of its investigation, saying it has adversely affected their students.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Happy Halloween! Where to find tricks, treats and scary events today in Lewiston-Auburn area
Oct. 31 Halloween Extravaganza at NerdCore, 550 Center St., 11 a.m. Fright Fest Kids Day at Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High St., 2 p.m. for those 12 years old and younger. Tickets are $5 each and an adult enters free with their child. Halloween Trunk or Treat at Central Maine Powersports, 845 Main St., Lewiston, 3:30-6:30 p.m. […]
Posted inbPlus
Face Time: Tetiana Cherednichenko shares her journey from Ukraine to Maine
Tetiana left Ukraine as the war in her home country continued to escalate. Now, she works with English learners in the Lewiston area.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
High winds knock out power to thousands in Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford counties
Central Maine Power prepared Friday for significant outages throughout the state come Saturday morning.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston-Auburn softball tournament draws immense community support for Oct. 25 families
Maine Strong Memorial Foundation hopes to raise $350,000 for victims of the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shooting victims’ families at its second softball tournament in Auburn and Lewiston.