An man was struck by a train Thursday morning near the intersection of Whipple and Cottage streets in Lewiston, police said.
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.
25 years later, Lewiston’s Somali residents help shape the city’s identity
The Somali population has transformed the fabric of the city despite years of challenges with integration, perception and belonging.
From a Kenya refugee camp to Lewiston: ‘This is our home’
From refugee to county government, Shukri Abdirahman reflects on how Lewiston as a community learned to grow together.
Somali immigrants find a home on Lewiston soccer fields
By learning to trust each other, the Lewiston High School soccer team providing an example to the community.
See a timeline of immigrant resettlements in Lewiston
Immigrants have faced resistance and acceptance in the community since the 1850s
Lewiston permanently limits city cooperation with ICE
The City Council Tuesday made permanent a temporary measure passed in February limiting city employees’ involvement with federal immigration enforcement agents.
Lewiston, Maine Resiliency Center to assess mass shooting victims’ ongoing needs
‘The needs of those who are impacted are vast,’ said the director of the center, which was formed after the shootings in Lewiston in 2023.
Lewiston’s $1.4M guarantee for Colisée sale hits road bump
Concerns over financial details and unanswered questions delayed a City Council vote on the proposed Milltown Sports deal.
First look at Lewiston’s next city budget shows nearly 9% increase
The early plan, which includes county and debt spending, comes amid rising costs and lower revenues.
Lewiston-area drivers react to rising prices at the gas pump
Gas prices rose sharply this week after attacks on Iran rattled markets.