Some say Mount Blue Middle School Principal James Black’s Halloween costume showed poor judgment. His family says it was a private photo that got blown out of proportion when it was shared online.
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
Search for new Lewiston police chief down to 4 finalists, officials say
A field of 18 candidates has been whittled down to four, some from as far away as the Midwest.
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Owner of closed Lewiston store seeks return of looted items
The owner of Goshen Super Market said people broke in Sunday morning and took $300,000 worth of merchandise.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Efficiency upgrades promise payback for Maine homeowners
From insulation to heat pumps, contractors and officials say weatherization investments can return thousands in savings within just a few years.
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Woman’s ‘labor of love’ at Sabattus Pond draws scrutiny from state regulators
Lucille Laliberte has been cleaning the pond she grew up on. But the well-intended work could be harmful, state officials and lake stewards say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Mexico man sentenced to 35 years for killing stepson in 2022
Jessica Kelley told the judge her son was the only one she could always count on to help her. ‘I miss my son every day, and I cry many nights.’
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Poland Spring cuts water use at several sites due to drought
The company has reduced the amount of water it pumps from its Maine springs, officials said.
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Do you have a heat pump? We want to hear about it
We want to hear from Mainers who have installed heat pumps in their homes. How has your system performed? Have you saved money, stayed comfortable or run into any problems? If you are willing to share your experience, get in touch with reporter Joe Charpentier at: [email protected]
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Mexico man to be sentenced in 2022 slaying of stepson
Thomas Tellier was found guilty in July of fatally shooting his stepson Nicholas Trynor in 2022.
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Maine groups beating a path to millions in limited trails funding
Maine’s new $30 million trails program has drawn 105 proposals requesting over twice the first-year $7.5 million allocation.