The three-alarm structure fire brought out fire crews from at least eight towns.
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, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Man faces multiple charges after active-shooter incident in Rumford
Billy Morvent, 59, was found in his home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Injured motorcyclist sent to hospital after Lewiston crash
An unnamed motorcyclist was transported to Central Maine Medical Center after a crash Tuesday night on Sabattus Street in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, River Valley
Suspect in custody after active-shooter incident in Rumford
Police say the man crashed his vehicle into a residence Tuesday night, set the house on fire and fired more shots into the residence before leaving.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man stabbed in downtown Auburn
A 34-year-old transient was arrested near the scene.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Western Maine residents report scam callers posing as deputies, family members
Residents of Androscoggin and Oxford counties have been reporting phone calls from scammers posing as deputies or as recently incarcerated family members.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Poland woman crashes SUV into Roopers on Minot Avenue in Auburn
A Poland woman was pulling into a parking spot when she hit the accelerator.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Fire crews limit Leeds forest fire to 17 acres
Several Leeds area fire departments responded to a forest fire in the town which claimed 17 acres.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Brush fire burns over 5 acres in Buckfield
Firefighters from eight towns fought what became a significant blaze Saturday night, according to officials.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn mom speaks out after court rules once-abusive father can be in son’s life
It’s been 11 years since a former Auburn boy saw his birth father, who went to jail after nearly fatally injuring the boy at 2 months of age.