One person killed in 3-vehicle crash on Route 4 in Auburn

Joe Charpentier Sun Journal

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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Published
March 11, 2023

One person killed in 3-vehicle crash on Route 4 in Auburn

A three-vehicle crash Saturday night led to one death, officials say.
Published
March 8, 2023

Auburn Lobster Festival coming May 6

Auburn to host its first Lobster Festival after long deliberation on a 2021 April Fool’s joke that spread across New England.
Published
March 8, 2023

Fresh from the Androscoggin: Auburn Lobster Festival coming May 6

Auburn to host its first Lobster Festival after long deliberation on a 2021 April Fool’s joke that spread across New England.
Published
March 6, 2023

Lewiston man injured in snowmobile crash in Wayne

WAYNE — Dorian Monaghan, 22, of Lewiston was injured in a snowmobile collision Sunday on Androscoggin Lake, officials said. Monaghan was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston via LifeFlight of Maine in stable condition with injuries not considered to be life threatening. Maine Warden Service spokesman Mark Latti said Monaghan and three others […]
Published
March 5, 2023

Animal Tales: At Furry Glen Farm, bird is the word

Christine Keough’s facility in Hebron is a loving family home — and unofficial rescue shelter — open to feathery friends awaiting the right owner.
Published
March 4, 2023

Inland Maine hit with a foot of snow Saturday

Areas of central and western Maine were hit with about a foot of snow or more during the Friday night and Saturday morning snow storm. National Weather Service forecasters say more might be expected next weekend.
Published
March 4, 2023

After weather delay, Waterford passes entire warrant

Waterford residents will face new rules for yard sales and less restrictive requirements in site plan review for decibel levels.
Published
March 1, 2023

Durham to double emergency service rates, hire accounting firm

The rates increase will help balance unpaid services and outside accounting will be better for the town in the long term, said town officials said.
Published
February 28, 2023

10-year-old snowmobiler struck while crossing Lisbon Street in Lewiston, police say

The boy was hit Tuesday night while crossing Lisbon Street in traffic on a snowmobile, officials said. The boy was transported to the hospital for observation with no apparent serious injuries.
Published
February 27, 2023

Auburn man charged in double murder case in Poland

Aaron Aldrich, 46, is being held in New Hampshire for unrelated crimes, officials announced Monday. Aldrich must face extradition to Maine to face two charges of murder.