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.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Auburn to hold walking audits to identify projects to improve pedestrian, traffic safety
Auburn residents are encouraged to join walking audits Tuesday and Wednesday in the downtown/Great Falls Plaza area and the Washburn neighborhood.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2023
Dempsey Challenge celebrates 15 years of Dempsey Center
Actor and Maine native Patrick Dempsey attended the 15th Dempsey Challenge on Saturday with family, friends and thousands of cancer patients, survivors and their supporters.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Where in the world is Patrick Dempsey? Lewiston, naturally
Unable to attend last year, the popular actor and racing car driver will be here this year, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been busy. Horror movie, anyone?
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Stolen fuel truck driver eludes spike mats in Oxford while leading officers on multicounty chase
Paul Hatch, 37, was injured after the truck flipped onto its side on state Route 133, according to officials.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2023
Student struck by vehicle in Lewiston
The unidentified child was struck by a vehicle after reportedly stepping into traffic near the East Avenue and Green Street intersection Monday afternoon, according to officials.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
Vehicle struck by bullets, crashes on Pierce Street in Lewiston
A male pedestrian opened fire on a passing car on Pierce Street on Saturday evening, police say.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
Patrick Dempsey and the Dempsey Challenge return to Lewiston this weekend
Actor and race car driver Patrick Dempsey will be in attendance with special guests including ‘Survivor’ stars Noelle Lambert and Ethan Zohn.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2023
Lewiston to prep 11 roads ahead of winter
Lewiston public works will repair cracks on 11 roads starting Sunday evening, city officials said.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2023
Former Oxford Hills Christian Academy administrator charged with theft
Clarence L. Swartz, 49, of Buckfield was arrested Monday on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, according to police. Swartz resigned as Oxford Hills Christian Academy’s administrator/principal in May.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2023
New $45 million public safety building plan will go to Auburn voters
City councilors voted to send a $45 million bond to voters in November for a new building to house the city’s police and fire departments.
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