One occupant was home when the fire began and escaped without injury, Merry 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.
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Police report multiple gunshots fired at apartment on Pine Street in Lewiston
No one was injured when shots were fired early Sunday at an apartment at 189 Pine St., police said, and the shooter reportedly fled in a vehicle.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police: Multiple gunshots fired at apartment on Pine Street in Lewiston
No one was injured when shots were fired early Sunday at an apartment at 189 Pine St., police said. Officers were still searching Sunday afternoon for the shooter, who reportedly fled in a vehicle.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
Posted inFranklin, News
Two seriously injured in Eustis crash, 3 detained by US Border Patrol
The investigation led to the detainment of three undocumented Ecuadorians, according to officials.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County Disaster Relief Center opens at Lewiston Armory
The center will offer help applying for economic aid related to damage from the Dec. 18 storm.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Augusta man injured in rollover on turnpike, taken to Lewiston hospital
Allen Tripp, 20, rolled his vehicle between the Lewiston and Auburn city line on Interstate 95, according to Maine State Police, and was transported to Central Maine Medical Center.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local Sports, News
Javelin thrower Steve Pelletier still competing at 72
Off the court: Pelletier, 72, is still as much an athlete now as he was in high school and college, competing regularly in seniors and masters track and field competitions throughout New England and across the country.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
FEMA teams help western, central Maine residents register for disaster relief from Dec. 18 storm
Flooding from the Dec. 18 storm and power outages amounted to some $20 million in damages, according to reports from residents, businesses, municipalities and counties.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
Face Time: Jacob Dostie — helping keep the city going at Lewiston Public Works
Dostie, 35, of Minot, operates heavy equipment and does what needs to be done to help keep the city’s streets, parks and various physical systems in good shape.