Hundreds from around town and beyond enjoyed the first Christmas in Auburn parade since before the pandemic. Ahead of the tree lighting, many enjoyed free hot chocolate and holiday music with friends and family.
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 inLewiston-Auburn
Rev. Jodi Hayashida takes multi-faith approach to social justice
On Faith: Hayashida’s faith is shaped by the complexities of real life.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man arrested after a driver and dog fled Saturday morning crash
Eric Ouellette, 44, flipped his SUV on Old Greene Road on Saturday and fled the scene on foot with his dog, according to police.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Holiday at the Plaza draws cheer on Lewiston’s Lisbon Street
Santa and Mrs. Claus, ice skating, train rides and horse drawn carriages, food trucks and family games — what’s not to love about Lewiston’s annual Holiday at the Plaza?
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Overnight standoff in Auburn ends peacefully Saturday
Jacob Pendexter, 44, was out on bail for domestic violence charges when he violated conditions of release by returning to a Snow Avenue home.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Watch: Maine artist Robert Shetterly talks about the truths found in his portraits at Maine Voices Live
Maine Trust for Local News hosted the latest Maine Voices Live event at the Bates Mill Atrium, which featured Maine artist Robert Shetterly. The artist spoke about the inspiration behind more than 270 portraits in his Americans Who Tell the Truth series.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Dangerous intersection leaves older Hartford couple in crisis
Marilyn and Herbert Stevens’ home has been crashed into twice in the past year. With no home repairs yet, the elderly couple expect a long and cold winter.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Bomb threat clears Norway Dunkin’; nearby high school takes precautions
Police are investigating who made the threat, which was found not to be credible.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police arrest Lewiston man on drug trafficking charges, seize $100,000 of cocaine
A Lewiston man was arrested Tuesday on drug trafficking charges and a subsequent search of the man’s residence yielded around $100,000 worth of cocaine.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon middle school assistant principal named Maine Assistant Principal of the Year
Michael Toomey has served at the Philip W. Sugg Middle School since 2020.