A large transformer is to be moved from Rodman Road in Auburn to the Lewiston substation at 1653 Main St.
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.
Face Time: Auburn Library’s new Director Donna Wallace talks about supporting the community and her staff
‘Our customers represent the diversity in our community, so what they seek from the library is also diverse. I love that the library is a safe place for all no matter where people come from.’
Lewiston firefighters put out College Street garage fire
Fire crews put out a small detached garage fire Saturday at 932 College St.
Two rescues in 2 days in Franklin, Oxford counties
Four Franklin County crews located an injured hiker Friday and a day later, three Oxford County crews located a hiker suffering from a medical event.
Police investigating second shooting in a week at Rideout Avenue apartments in Lewiston
Police responded to reports of gunshots Friday night at the Hillview Apartments on Rideout Avenue in Lewiston. Police responded to an apparent homicide at the address on July 14.
Lewiston community grieves over local teen’s death
As Lewiston and state police continue investigating the death of local teen Sahal Muridi, his family and the wider community continue to grieve.
Portion of Farwell Street in Lewiston to close all day Wednesday
Crews will start utility work at 7 a.m. between Charles and Sabattus streets.
Charges expected in Auburn crash that sent a woman to the hospital
A 77-year-old Lewiston woman suffered serious injuries in the Washington Street crash.
Durham minivan crash sends 3 of 7 child passengers to hospital
Three children were transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland from the 1600 block of Royalsborough Road after a minivan left the roadway, hit a telephone pole and came to rest on its roof.
Lewiston and state police investigate 3 shootings, 1 fatal, and respond to public concern
Police Chief David St. Pierre plans to increase patrols in the city’s high crime areas.