Rumors of an impending federal action have leaders of Maine’s 2 largest cities reminding people to ‘know their rights.’
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 inLocal & State, News, Politics
Lewiston legislator, Chamber director announce bids for state Senate seat
Rep. Mana Abdi and Shanna Cox said they are seeking the District 21 seat after Sen. Peggy Rotundo announced her retirement Tuesday.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Rising pressures put mental health of Maine’s agriculture workforce at risk, officials say
Industry leaders and health care professionals say help is available for farmers, foresters and fishermen who face changing industries and tight finances.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Longtime Lewiston politician Peggy Rotundo will not seek reelection in 2026
The state senator has been in public service for nearly three decades.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Bill would fund western Maine college-prep program cut by Trump
Federal funding for the University of Maine at Farmington’s River Valley Upward Bound program was revoked last year.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cold start to winter pushes Maine wood heat demand
December’s colder temperatures have pushed wood demand, while other fuels’ availability and prices remain stable.
Posted inLocal & State
Farmington vigil mourns Minneapolis mother killed by ICE agent
More than 30 people gathered under the Meetinghouse Park gazebo to honor Renee Good, who was shot and killed Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Lewiston city councilor pleads not guilty to charges related to gun thefts
Iman Osman was arraigned Wednesday on two theft charges dating back to 2023 and 2024.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Environmental group sues feds over delayed horseshoe crab protection decision
At issue is whether the American horseshoe crab should be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine child care providers brace for freeze in federal aid
They say they would have to shut down if the Trump administration follows through on its move to withhold $12.3 billion nationwide amid fraud allegations in Minnesota.