The Root Cellar will donate more than $65,000 to VictimsFirst, matching funds it received after the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shootings.
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.
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Lewiston poised to permanently limit city cooperation with ICE
Councilors supporting the measure said it was needed because a new state law taking effect this summer applies only to law enforcement.
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Lewiston bans rent increases on mobile home lots for 6 months
City councilors approved a moratorium Tuesday that freezes increases while the city determines if future action is necessary.
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Lewiston council supports sale of The Colisée pending a final review
Lewiston councilors voted to support Milltown Sports’ $4.9 million purchase of The Colisée, but wants to see the final agreement before guaranteeing to back a $1.4 million promise.
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Lewiston council delays action on ongoing needs of Oct. 25 shooting victims
Councilors will hear from the Maine Resiliency Center this month on how it could help assess the ongoing needs of those impacted by the mass shooting.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Sports
Lewiston council to weigh $1.4M guarantee for Colisée sale
If approved, the guarantee would ice a $4.9 million deal between owner Darryl Antonacci and buyer Milltown Sports & Entertainment LLC.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Democrats bolstered by win in Lewiston election; Republicans see momentum in narrow loss
Political analysts, however, say voters shouldn’t put too much stock in the results of special elections.
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Harriman wins high-stakes State House race in Lewiston
Voters cited local concerns and national politics as motivators for getting to the polls Tuesday for a House District 94 special election.
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Lewiston council gives developer 6 months for a Bates Mill No. 5 plan
Councilors were uncomfortable with signing a new 5-year option agreement with Platz Associates without adding redevelopment goals for the massive building.
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Lewiston council tables proposal to assess needs of mass shooting victims
Councilors said they wanted more details on how privacy would be maintained for those who voluntarily offered information for the assessment.