As Maine lawmakers look to add gun storage laws to the books, we take a look at the best practices for safe firearm storage.
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 inLewiston-Auburn, News
Two dead after Wednesday night crash in Auburn
Two passengers traveling in a van owned by John F. Murphy Homes died Wednesday night after the vehicle pulled onto Washington Street from Beech Hill Road and was struck by a pickup truck.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston police investigate single gunshot on Pierce Street
Police say no one was reported injured Monday afternoon.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Man sentenced for stealing from postal workers, post offices in central Maine
Lance Funderburk and his accomplice targeted post offices in Paris and Monmouth, and postal carriers in Lewiston.
Posted inFranklin, News
Jay, Wilton to explore collaboration between police departments
Jay and Wilton will be working together to explore options for their respective police departments to work together.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values
Mainers witness selection of new pope as white smoke rises in Vatican City
Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will become Pope Leo XIV, appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after the conclave election.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, Schools & Education
Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Man arrested after fire destroys shed in Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial Park
A local homeless man was arrested Wednesday night after he admitted to setting a blanket on fire inside a shed in Veterans Memorial Park.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Kingfield woman pleads guilty to conspiracy in Franklin County illegal marijuana operation
Alisa Sirois will forfeit almost $500,000 and three properties, and receive limited jail time under the plea agreement.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Gunshots on Rideout Avenue in Lewiston under investigation
Neighbors reported hearing shots and officers found shell casings in the street and evidence of a bullet striking a home.