‘I became a potter for all the dopamine moments!’

Joe Charpentier Sun Journal

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.

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Published
April 30, 2023

‘I became a potter for all the dopamine moments!’

Area potters say relaxation, inspiration and joy are all benefits of the creative process as they form clay into objects of function and art.
Published
April 29, 2023

Local 14 retirees from Jay mill honored at Workers’ Memorial Day dinner

The Western Maine Central Labor Council honored Local 14 union members on Workers’ Memorial Day for “keeping solidarity alive in Jay.”
Published
April 29, 2023

Dufresne Plaza to close for repairs, improvements

The project should not impact parking but is expected to reroute foot traffic to nearby stairs connecting Park and Lisbon streets over the next month and a half, city officials said.
Published
April 24, 2023

Lewiston police address Kon Maiwan arrest, viral video

Police released a statement Monday afternoon about Kon Maiwan’s arrest and the video he took that has since gone viral on social media.
Published
April 22, 2023

Maine’s Got Talent rocks on after 4-year pandemic setback

Mahogany Walton won first place and $750 in the ninth installment of Maine’s Got Talent. The event benefits local nonprofit Sandcastle Clinical & Educational Services.
Published
April 22, 2023

‘Maine’s Got Talent’ returns — and rocks — after 4-year pandemic setback

Eight performers, some from auditions prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, brought musical talent from around the state for an eclectic mix of genres and styles that drew nearly 400 audience members.
Published
April 19, 2023

Windham man pleads not guilty to charges from fatal Turner crash

Curtis Randy Fogg, 34, faces manslaughter and five other charges from a grand jury indictment.
Published
April 18, 2023

Third burglary in Jay among several under investigation in 3 counties

Cash and cannabis joints stolen from commercial businesses in three counties.
Published
April 18, 2023

Family escapes burning home in Minot; dog dies

Fire officials investigate cause of blaze at 187 West Minot Road.
Published
April 17, 2023

Police arrest Windham man wanted in fatal Turner crash in December

Curtis Randy Fogg, 34, is facing charges of manslaughter, reckless conduct, driving after having been declared a habitual offender, leaving the scene of an accident and aggravated criminal speed.