Police confirmed one person was dead and authorities said there was no danger to the public.
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 inAndroscoggin County, News
Durham to hold elections Friday, vote on 18-month budget Saturday
Durham voters will decide on a $6.48 million, 18-month budget on Saturday. Friday elections to feature incumbents and newcomers all unopposed.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Early into President Trump’s 2nd term, supporters in Maine say ‘So far, so good.’
New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston police arrest Pennsylvania fugitive in March 14 shooting
Police concluded a two-week investigation with the arrest Tuesday of Terrell Humphrey, 40, of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Juvenile arrested in Auburn shooting investigation
A 15-year-old was charged March 19 in connection with a Dec. 14 shooting on Main Street in Auburn.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Lewiston man pleads guilty to charges related to child sexual abuse material
Harold Clayton III potentially faces up to 30 years in prison for charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Mother dies from injuries in March 20 Lewiston crash
Police said Adaysia Read died Monday at Maine Medical Center in Portland, days after her 7-month-old daughter Kinsley Willigar died from her injuries. Willigar’s father, Tyrell Willigar, died on impact.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, River Valley
Peru man indicted for manslaughter in October crash in Auburn
Albert Deschaine was indicted earlier this month in the death of James Halliday of Auburn in October 2024.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Mechanic Falls man charged with arson after Pleasant Street blaze
Daniel Field, 30, lived in the home owned by his father, officials said.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Hartford couple with damaged house finds support in community
Vehicles slammed into Marilyn and Herbert Stevens’ home on two separate occasions. Soon after their story appeared in the news, the community came out for them in a big way.