Local, state and federal investigators are searching three scenes in Norway and Paris.
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 Crime
Farmington marijuana operation violated state law, U.S. attorneys say
Some industry members say the conviction of Lucas Sirois puts legitimate cannabis businesses at risk. Prosecutors say law-abiding operations have nothing to worry about.
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Norway hospital to pay fine to resolve violations related to waste
An inspection found missing signs, improper waste storage and substandard training at MaineHealth Stephens Memorial Hospital.
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Settlement would bring fish passage to Auburn’s upper Barker Mill Dam
A proposed agreement between government agencies and a local power plant operator is part of a relicensing review of a Little Androscoggin River hydro project.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How Maine residents can get the most out of their heat pumps
Homeowners are using heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use. But proper use and weatherization are key to maximizing benefits, experts say.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
5 tips for an efficient heat pump
If used correctly, heat pumps can lower household costs.
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Incentives, rebates still available, but federal heat pump help runs out Dec. 31
Homeowners must act quickly to use federal tax credits, though state programs will remain in place.
Posted inMaine, News
First 2026 refugees expected Nov. 24 as Maine’s annual arrivals drop significantly
The state’s resettlement total of 50 people is a 95% decline from last year, leaving Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services preparing for a far slower pace of arrivals.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Bail revoked for alleged leader of illicit Farmington marijuana operation
A federal judge ordered Lucas Sirois to be held in custody after he allegedly retrieved firearms and made threats while awaiting trial.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
2 teens indicted in Lewiston murder conspiracy
The indictments advance a case in which a 17-year-old allegedly directed two people to threaten a Lewiston father and son into confessing to an August shooting.