The Sabattus Water District will introduce low levels of chlorine to its system to combat coliform bacteria.
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 inBethel, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills
Deputies arrest Gilead man wanted in violent incidents on July 4
Jacob McGurn, 28, turned himself in to police Monday.
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Posted inOxford Hills
Pickup truck crash in Otisfield sends one to hospital
A man was transported to a local hospital Saturday evening after his pickup truck hit a tree near Stonehirst Road on Route 121 in Otisfield.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
MDOT to close Lincoln Street bridge in Lewiston for repairs July 10-12
The Gully Brook Bridge on Lincoln Street will close July 10-12 for repairs, according to Maine Department of Transportation.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Turner motorcycle-vehicle crash sends 2 to hospital
Fire Chief Nick Merry said he and his crew witnessed the Route 4 accident.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Section of Lewiston’s Lisbon Street to close Tuesday night for pipe repair
The section between Pine and Ash streets will close at 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Posted inOxford Hills
Oxford County arrest log June 26-30, 2024
• Kenneth Armstrong, 33, listed as transient, on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, at 1:21 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in Rumford, by the Rumford Police Department. • Molly Bean, 26, of 8 Morrill St., Buckfield, on a charge of domestic violence assault, at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, June 29, in Buckfield, by […]
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
Face Time: Jessica McKenzie helps with the good work of Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston
McKenzie, 34, of Utqiaġvik, Alaska, and now of Lewiston, is a big part of why the Trinity Jubilee Center is able to help as many people in need as it does.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills
Two juveniles, one man arrested related to pickup truck theft in Oxford, Franklin counties
Logan Smith, 24, of Rumford, a 16-year-old and a 14-year-old were charged Wednesday in a pickup truck theft out of Mexico.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Paul Street home in Auburn destroyed by fire Wednesday morning
Two occupants and all pets made it out safely.