A gunman and victim reportedly fled the scene Saturday night.
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.
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Sealife gets up close and personal at the newly renovated Maine State Aquarium in Boothbay Harbor
After a four-year hiatus, the state’s only aquarium is showing off its updates and new offerings to eager crowds.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Invasive fruit flies that wreak havoc on small, soft fruits found in Androscoggin County
A Livermore Falls farm had to cut strawberry season short mostly due to spoilage caused by the pests.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
MDEA, local police break up Lewiston drug trafficking operation
Three adults arrested at Blake Street apartment; child released to family member.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn man killed in crash on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge in Lewiston
Anthony Jokinen, 31, of Auburn was killed Monday night after crashing his motorcycle.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford County sheriff warns residents of phone scam
Unidentified people claim there are arrest warrants and promise relief if money is paid.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Sabattus Water District to treat system for coliform bacteria
The Sabattus Water District will introduce low levels of chlorine to its system to combat coliform bacteria.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills
Deputies arrest Gilead man wanted in violent incidents on July 4
Jacob McGurn, 28, turned himself in to police Monday.
Posted inOxford Hills
Pickup truck crash in Otisfield sends one to hospital
A man was transported to a local hospital Saturday evening after his pickup truck hit a tree near Stonehirst Road on Route 121 in Otisfield.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
MDOT to close Lincoln Street bridge in Lewiston for repairs July 10-12
The Gully Brook Bridge on Lincoln Street will close July 10-12 for repairs, according to Maine Department of Transportation.