Crews will start utility work at 7 a.m. between Charles and Sabattus streets.
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.
Charges expected in Auburn crash that sent a woman to the hospital
A 77-year-old Lewiston woman suffered serious injuries in the Washington Street crash.
Durham minivan crash sends 3 of 7 child passengers to hospital
Three children were transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland from the 1600 block of Royalsborough Road after a minivan left the roadway, hit a telephone pole and came to rest on its roof.
Lewiston and state police investigate 3 shootings, 1 fatal, and respond to public concern
Police Chief David St. Pierre plans to increase patrols in the city’s high crime areas.
Gunfire reported Saturday on Blake Street in Lewiston
A gunman and victim reportedly fled the scene Saturday night.
Sealife gets up close and personal at the newly renovated Maine State Aquarium in Boothbay Harbor
After a four-year hiatus, the state’s only aquarium is showing off its updates and new offerings to eager crowds.
Invasive fruit flies that wreak havoc on small, soft fruits found in Androscoggin County
A Livermore Falls farm had to cut strawberry season short mostly due to spoilage caused by the pests.
MDEA, local police break up Lewiston drug trafficking operation
Three adults arrested at Blake Street apartment; child released to family member.
Auburn man killed in crash on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge in Lewiston
Anthony Jokinen, 31, of Auburn was killed Monday night after crashing his motorcycle.
Oxford County sheriff warns residents of phone scam
Unidentified people claim there are arrest warrants and promise relief if money is paid.