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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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Lewiston driver escapes injury when SUV rolls
Jennifer Cote-Bell, 38, was given a summons for operating without a license, police said.
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PublishedJune 11, 2023
Police search for suspect after Sunday night shooting in Canton
An unidentified person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after suffering gunshot wounds, officials said.
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PublishedJune 11, 2023
Leavitt Area High School presents diplomas to 121 graduates
The seniors, along with family members and friends, assembled at The Colisée in Lewiston, with many of the students using the time before their graduation ceremony to talk, laugh and take selfies or group photographs.
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PublishedJune 10, 2023
Lisbon schools staff votes 94% no confidence in Superintendent Richard Green
Lisbon teachers and school staff showed 94% no confidence in Superintendent Richard Green as the district surpasses one year of contract negotiations.
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PublishedJune 7, 2023
Lewiston man injured in dump truck rollover on Route 4 in Avon
Larry Peaslee, 52, of Lewiston was injured Wednesday afternoon after rolling a dump truck on a winding stretch of Route 4 in Avon. A fuel leak and extensive road damage prompted response from state departments.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
Driver catches fire after car rolls over, bursts into flames in Brownfield
A motorist sustained life-threatening injuries Tuesday on Center Conway Road after their vehicle rolled multiple times and burst into flames.
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PublishedJune 5, 2023
Lisbon fire claims two pets, spares occupants
The Maine Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze.
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PublishedJune 4, 2023
Gunshot victim spurs sheriff’s office, state police investigation
Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputies and Turner Rescue responded to Red Roof Grocery in Leeds after a report of a gunshot wound victim Sunday afternoon.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Legislature considers changing Maine license plate design from chickadee to 1901 flag
Bill LD 1965, ‘An Act to Authorize the Secretary of State to Provide a New General Issue of License Plates,’ will give Maine’s primary license plate a new look if approved.
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PublishedMay 29, 2023
Western Maine veterans group looks to continue outreach at Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris
The Western Maine Veterans Advisory Committee’s work at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris was on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they are looking for more volunteers to resume outreach.
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