Maine State Police were called to Highland Avenue in Mechanic Falls on Saturday afternoon to aid local police in a death investigation.
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
Transformer transport from Auburn to Lewiston delayed
The road transportation of a large transformer from Auburn to Lewiston scheduled for Wednesday has been delayed.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Mainers react to Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race
Most people interviewed by the Sun Journal on Monday agreed that Biden dropping out of the presidential race was the right thing to do.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn, Lewiston motorists should expect ‘significant’ traffic delays Wednesday
A large transformer is to be moved from Rodman Road in Auburn to the Lewiston substation at 1653 Main St.
Posted inbPlus
Face Time: Auburn Library’s new Director Donna Wallace talks about supporting the community and her staff
‘Our customers represent the diversity in our community, so what they seek from the library is also diverse. I love that the library is a safe place for all no matter where people come from.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston firefighters put out College Street garage fire
Fire crews put out a small detached garage fire Saturday at 932 College St.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Two rescues in 2 days in Franklin, Oxford counties
Four Franklin County crews located an injured hiker Friday and a day later, three Oxford County crews located a hiker suffering from a medical event.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Police investigating second shooting in a week at Rideout Avenue apartments in Lewiston
Police responded to reports of gunshots Friday night at the Hillview Apartments on Rideout Avenue in Lewiston. Police responded to an apparent homicide at the address on July 14.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston community grieves over local teen’s death
As Lewiston and state police continue investigating the death of local teen Sahal Muridi, his family and the wider community continue to grieve.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Portion of Farwell Street in Lewiston to close all day Wednesday
Crews will start utility work at 7 a.m. between Charles and Sabattus streets.