An MDEA investigation led to major drug seizures and the arrest of a local woman and two men from New Gloucester and Massachusetts.
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 inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine officials hope ‘Cold Case Deck of Cards’ will help solve cases
A playing card deck featuring 52 of Maine’s unsolved homicides and suspicious missing persons cases will be distributed to correctional facilities in hopes inmate tips may help solve them.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Lewiston councilor-elect indicted on gun theft charge
Lewiston School Committee member and City Councilor-elect Iman Osman has been indicted on charges relating to stolen firearms.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Lewiston schedules special election for State House seat
Voters in House District 94 will choose a new representative Feb. 24 following the resignation of former Rep. Kristen Cloutier.
Posted inMaine
Norway man charged Friday in apartment fire; officials probe two others overnight
Local, state and federal investigators are searching three scenes in Norway and Paris.
Posted inMaine Crime
Farmington marijuana operation violated state law, U.S. attorneys say
Some industry members say the conviction of Lucas Sirois puts legitimate cannabis businesses at risk. Prosecutors say law-abiding operations have nothing to worry about.
Posted inMaine, News
Norway hospital to pay fine to resolve violations related to waste
An inspection found missing signs, improper waste storage and substandard training at MaineHealth Stephens Memorial Hospital.
Posted inMaine, News
Settlement would bring fish passage to Auburn’s upper Barker Mill Dam
A proposed agreement between government agencies and a local power plant operator is part of a relicensing review of a Little Androscoggin River hydro project.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How Maine residents can get the most out of their heat pumps
Homeowners are using heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use. But proper use and weatherization are key to maximizing benefits, experts say.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
5 tips for an efficient heat pump
If used correctly, heat pumps can lower household costs.