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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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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PublishedJanuary 30, 2024
Oxford County deputy injured in Fryeburg following chase, shooting
Police and rescue personnel responded to an officer involved shooting on Main Street.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2024
Fire destroys garage, workshop on Bear Pond Road in Hartford
Firefighters from seven towns responded early Sunday to the blaze.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
Maine DEP highlights decades-old program for oil cleanup
Maine homeowners and businesses can access Department of Environmental Protection services to mitigate oil spills and systems at risk of leaking, state officials say.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2023
State asks for continued damage reports from Dec. 18 storm
County, state and federal emergency management agencies are asking residents, businesses, nonprofits and agricultural businesses to continue reporting damage assessments from the wind and rainstorm Dec. 18.
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