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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 inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Wales man describes Sabattus shooting: ‘I could smell gunpowder’
‘The gunfire was so loud I thought he was shooting right next to me,’ said John Childs.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Two men, 1 woman arrested in Auburn drug bust
Two men were arrested on drug charges and a woman on outstanding warrants Friday on Country Club Drive in Auburn.
Posted inMaine Crime, River Valley
Rumford man arrested on drug, child endangerment charges
Police removed two children and two young dogs after finding ‘severely unsanitary and unsafe’ conditions.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Sabattus shooter likely suffered mental health crisis, police say
A gunman shot and killed his mother Wednesday on Route 9 in Sabattus before exiting the vehicle, shooting at passing cars and killing another person. He then turned the gun on himself.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Low-income care provider in Lewiston to layoff 40, cut services
Community Clinical Services said in a news release Wednesday that state and federal funding challenges are to blame.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Man dead following shooting off Route 9 in Sabattus
Police confirmed one person was dead and authorities said there was no danger to the public.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Durham to hold elections Friday, vote on 18-month budget Saturday
Durham voters will decide on a $6.48 million, 18-month budget on Saturday. Friday elections to feature incumbents and newcomers all unopposed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Early into President Trump’s 2nd term, supporters in Maine say ‘So far, so good.’
New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston police arrest Pennsylvania fugitive in March 14 shooting
Police concluded a two-week investigation with the arrest Tuesday of Terrell Humphrey, 40, of Scranton, Pennsylvania.