Joe Charpentier – Page 49 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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.

News, Oxford Hills

Hebron’s internationally ranked Liam Snodgress talks about the fun, competitive nature of Irish dance

by Joe Charpentier April 28, 2024April 29, 2024

‘Irish dancing is very niche, but also very diverse, and it can give you a good community and a lifeline if you need it.’

Lewiston-Auburn, News

‘Maine’s Got Talent’ celebrates 10 years of local music, vital fundraising

by Joe Charpentier April 28, 2024April 29, 2024

The 10th ‘Maine’s Got Talent’ sold out all seats at the Franco Center Saturday for the first time over the decade of local music celebration and fundraising for Sandcastle Clinical & Educational Services.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

New England handbell choirs raise funds for One Lewiston at annual Maine Spring Ring

by Joe Charpentier April 27, 2024April 28, 2024

Over 120 handbell ringers from 16 choirs across Maine and wider New England met Saturday for Maine Spring Ring at Auburn Middle School.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston to host $600 relief payment application event for farmworkers, meatpackers

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

Trinity Jubilee Center will hold an event Wednesday for farmworkers and meatpackers of USDA-approved facilities to apply for $600 COVID-19 relief payments.