The Lewiston-based organization has 115 animals available for adoption, so naming them all requires creativity.
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.
Woman killed when New England Forest Rally car crashes near Lower Lake Richardson in Oxford County
Erin Kelly, 48, of Marshall, Virginia, was a co-driver and a passenger inside the race car.
Moped operator taken to hospital after collision in Lewiston
A moped and SUV collided at the College and Sabattus streets’ intersection Wednesday morning.
Police: Owner of sunken BMW ducking calls
Police said the owner of a BMW found in the Androscoggin River last week continues to avoid their calls.
Face Time: A latté conversation with Lisbon Parks & Rec’s Kate Madore
The mother of five, coffee shop co-owner, Parks and Rec. worker, martial arts practitioner and writer clearly makes the most of every day.
Moxie Festival draws thousands
Lisbon celebrated three days of peace, love and Moxie starting Friday. Between Friday and Saturday festivities, which included Maine’s longest parade, the festival drew thousands.
USDA euthanizes 16 Canada geese in Rangeley
USDA Wildlife Service personnel lethally removed 16 geese Wednesday morning from Haley Pond in Rangeley, according to officials.
Liberty Festival a hit for Lewiston and Auburn
Sunshine arrived in time for Lewiston-Auburn’s Liberty Festival and fireworks.
Windham driver arrested after Auburn crash Sunday
Kody Williams was charged with operating under the influence.