Investigators said the blaze Tuesday appears to have started when a younger sibling played with a lighter.
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 inCommunity, Maine, News
Kaydenz Kitchen begins cleanup after fire at Lewiston pantry
Kevin Boilard, who owns and operates the food pantry, said the nonprofit is focused on cleanup and recovery as investigators search for a cause.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine trims emergency heating assistance as COVID-era program runs down
The state Emergency Crisis Intervention Program now caps assistance at $500 amid dwindling pandemic relief funds and administrative strain.
Posted inMaine, News
Auburn man driving stolen SUV dies in Turner crash, police say
Robert Brown Jr. was found dead the morning after crashing an SUV just off East Hebron Road.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Despite challenges, Maine’s apple crop looks ‘excellent’
Orchardists say this year’s harvest is providing high-quality fruit despite uneven yields caused by a host of factors. However, there are worries for next year.
Posted inMaine, News
Expanded protections for Maine vernal pools, wildlife to get public hearing
The proposals, which come as the result of 2 recently passed laws, are aimed at protecting endangered and threatened species.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in Norway
The victim was struck Tuesday morning on Main Street, according to officials.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Norway woman pleads not guilty to 1 charge in backyard burial case
Vernelle Jackson, 87, pleaded guilty to abuse of a corpse and two charges of theft by unauthorized taking.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
87-year-old Norway woman to plead guilty in case of friend buried in backyard
Vernelle Jackson is expected to plead guilty to abuse of a corpse and financial crimes tied to the 2019 discovery of human remains on her property.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns
The program, which helps low-income students in central and western Maine get into college, ‘conflicts’ with the federal government’s goals, the Trump administration said.