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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PublishedMarch 24, 2024
New monitoring system aids Lewiston Public Works with fighting winter storms
The department is wrapping up its first winter season using a new method of gauging current and future road conditions.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Lewiston man pleads guilty to federal charges for racially charged online threat in 2022
Charles Allen Barnes, 46, pleads guilty to sending a racially charged death threat via social media in August 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2024
Attorney General lodges Maine Civil Rights Act complaint against Lewiston woman
Andrea Ouellette, 65, of Lewiston faces a Maine Civil Rights Act complaint from the Maine Attorney General’s office.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2024
Colorful ‘hopeful’ sign dedicated from Lewiston native to the people of Ukraine
Artist Charlie Hewitt said light is how we see each other.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2024
Local worshippers, Ukrainian refugees stand in solidarity for ‘720 Days of Resistance’
Prayers for peace and Ukrainian stories and songs filled the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on Sunday as the community and several Ukrainian refugees stood in solidarity for 720 Days of Resistance.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2024
Fire destroys mobile home on Depot Street in Buckfield; no one injured
One occupant was home when the fire began and escaped without injury, Merry said.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2024
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.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2024
Two seriously injured in Eustis crash, 3 detained by Border Patrol
A spokesperson from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection was not available as of Sunday afternoon.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2024
FEMA teams canvass Maine homes to offer disaster relief from Dec. 18 storm
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are going door to door in Androscoggin, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford and Somerset counties to help residents register for disaster assistance from the Dec. 18 storm.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2024
Investigation begins after Turner firefighters find steam instead of flames on a fire call
Turner firefighters responded to a residence on Route 4 for reports of smoke, which turned out to be steam. The Office of Cannabis Policy has been consulted and a warrant for a search of the property is being sought.
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