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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
Voter-approved trail grants add to access across Maine: ‘Go outside and play’
The first round of the Maine Trails Program funds 44 projects across the state, including ones in Augusta, Rangeley, Strong and Waterville.
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Retired from the chocolate business, Tom Wilbur finds meaning in home repair
After retiring from Wilbur’s of Maine, the longtime Rotarian is a steady presence in the club’s home repair program.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
2 charged in Brunswick nighttime crossbow hunting incident
A Durham man and a Lewiston man were arrested after police found 2 dead deer and a loaded crossbow in an SUV during a traffic stop Monday.
Posted inMaine, Rumford Falls Times, The Rangeley Highlander
Franklin County land conserved with climate, recreation in mind
The 3,586-acre South Branch Forest in Dallas Plantation has been permanently protected, the Trust for Public Land said Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston school board responds to member’s indictment
The School Committee said it cannot legally remove Iman Osman following his indictment on charges related to the theft of two firearms.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
3 arrested in Auburn, drugs seized after yearlong investigation
An MDEA investigation led to major drug seizures and the arrest of a local woman and two men from New Gloucester and Massachusetts.
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.
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.