Committee Chairwoman Margaret Galligan-Schmoll disputed the 1% cost-of-living adjustments in 2020 and again in 2021.
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Vehicle hits KeyBank at East Avenue in Lewiston
City Building Inspector Steve LeBrun deemed the building safe for employees to continue conducting business.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Tractor-trailer overturns on turnpike in Auburn; Alabama driver injured
Edmond Joe Palmore, 44, of Piedmont, Alabama, sustained minor injuries and was transported to CMMC.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Maine, News, Politics
Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine
Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Durham voters pass $4.43 million budget, elect new officers
Residents also approved two amendments to the local Land Use Ordinance during Saturday’s annual Town Meeting.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Jogger injured during run-in with stray cow in Farmington
A woman suffered a cut requiring stitches Friday after being charged by a stray cow, officials said.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Durham elections, annual meeting Friday and Saturday
Seven are seeking election to town offices Friday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Moxie Fest to run 3 Days of Peace, Love and Moxie
The festival will celebrate Maine’s official soft drink July 7-9 in Lisbon.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon teachers contract issue moves to fact-finding by panel
Lisbon School Department teachers have been working without a contract for over 200 days.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Woman charged with abducting daughter from foster parents’ home
Danielle Dyer, 29, was charged Thursday with abducting her daughter March 19 in Topsham, according to police.