Superintendent Richard Green said appointing a person this year allows time for orientation.
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 inAndroscoggin County, News
Fayette woman killed in Turner crash
Carol Ivers, 79, of Fayette was killed Sunday morning in the Turner crash. Jacob Diaz, 24, of Augusta and Alana Hartford, 23, of Leeds were ejected from their truck and transported to hospital.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Animal Tales: Think before buying a pet as a holiday gift
If you are considering giving a pet as a gift for the holidays, pump the brakes, say local animal experts and advocates.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
One dead, 2 hurt in head-on collision in Turner
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office says crash occurred Sunday morning near the Paris Farmers Union at 299 Auburn Road.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon celebrates a Very Merry Main Street as road reopens to traffic
Lisbon reopened Main Street with a ribbon-cutting ahead of its annual Very Merry Main Street.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Tripp Middle School resumes classes after bullets found in hallway
School officials announced a return to classes and after-school activities after Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office deemed the building safe.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Holiday cheer fills Dufresne Plaza in Lewiston
Holiday At The Plaza includes Santa Claus, reindeer, music, food and much more, including the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree and menorah.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Kora Shriners unveil statue in Lewiston in honor of world-famous photograph
Kora Shriners unveiled the Silent Messenger statue Saturday afternoon. Bobbi Jo Wright, the little girl depicted in the statue, was in attendance and shared the important work Shriners do throughout North America and the world.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Buckfield teen found in North Carolina
Buckfield runaway Hannah Thomas, 14, was found in North Carolina after a four-day search, according to the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
UPDATE: Buckfield teen found in North Carolina
Hannah Thomas is considered at risk and a frequent runaway.