Three juveniles were arrested on robbery, theft and weapons charges Sunday after the incident on Lake Street.
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, News, Politics
AmeriCorps cuts will hurt Maine communities, volunteers say
The loss of $400 million in grants to programs across the country puts at risk the service of more than 120 participants in Maine. Now they’re asking, ‘Why are we under attack?’
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston Safe Voices opens resource center amid worry of federal budget cuts
The unveiling comes at a time when federal funding is uncertain and cuts could lead to downsizing services.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston child struck by vehicle on College Street
The boy was taken to the hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Bates College taps ‘Grit’ author, other renown experts for commencement address
Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of “Grit,” will deliver the Bates College Commencement address on May 25, with three other leaders receiving honorary degrees.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Teen charged in Tuesday shooting in Lewiston
A 15-year-old male was arrested Thursday in connection to a Tuesday morning shooting on Bartlett Street in Lewiston.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Norway mom sues town, school resource officer over 10-year-old child’s arrest
Alicia McKenney alleges officer Holli Pullen illegally arrested her 10-year-old child at Guy E. Rowe Elementary School in December 2023.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Wardens search Little Androscoggin River for missing Lewiston man
Divers and a drone were deployed Wednesday by Maine Warden Service and local and state police in the search for Ryan-Eric Richardson, 35, who went missing April 17.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston police investigate 2 shootings on Bartlett Street
The shootings, which damaged two apartment buildings, occurred on Sunday and Tuesday, police said.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Prime Healthcare, Central Maine Healthcare hold public discussion on acquisition
Community members gathered Tuesday night at the Franco Center in Lewiston to hear about a proposed $150 million acquisition.