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 21, 2023
No investigation planned for Monday’s train derailment in Wales
Derailment of four cars at Leeds Junction in Wales on Monday will not be investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration, a spokesperson said. Train owners CSX Corp. will submit a report by May, which will be vetted by administration and released to the public in August.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
Lisbon parks and rec director receives Distinguished Professional of the Year award
Mark Stevens recognized by Maine Recreation & Park Association.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Four railroad cars derail in Wales; no spill reported
Leeds Junction Road in Wales and Greene will be closed to traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday following the derailment.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Amanda Allen returns to role of Livermore Falls town manager
Allen was on paid leave since Jan. 2 while an investigation spurred by a nonbinding citizen petition took place.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2023
Strong voters pass entire town meeting warrant
All 41 articles were passed and eight unopposed candidates running for office were sworn in Saturday morning.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2023
Nor’easter makes late arrival in parts of Maine
From late morning until mid-afternoon Tuesday, many Mainers were asking, ‘So, what happened to all that snow?’ — Then came the snow.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2023
Lewiston driver in fatal weekend crash in Auburn had a suspended license
Stephen M. Witham, 50, of Lewiston was operating his pickup truck without a valid license or the right to operate a vehicle, officials said.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2023
Auburn Planning Board to revisit Stable Ridge phase two plan
Phase two of American Development Group’s Stable Ridge apartments will go before the Auburn Planning Board on March 28.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2023
Nor’easter forecast to bring wet snow, strong winds to Maine
The Nor’easter isn’t here yet, but heavy, wet snow still is expected.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2023
One person killed in 3-vehicle crash on Route 4 in Auburn
A three-vehicle crash Saturday night led to one death, officials say.
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