If used correctly, heat pumps can lower household costs.
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 inLocal & State, News
Incentives, rebates still available, but federal heat pump help runs out Dec. 31
Homeowners must act quickly to use federal tax credits, though state programs will remain in place.
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First 2026 refugees expected Nov. 24 as Maine’s annual arrivals drop significantly
The state’s resettlement total of 50 people is a 95% decline from last year, leaving Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services preparing for a far slower pace of arrivals.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Bail revoked for alleged leader of illicit Farmington marijuana operation
A federal judge ordered Lucas Sirois to be held in custody after he allegedly retrieved firearms and made threats while awaiting trial.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
2 teens indicted in Lewiston murder conspiracy
The indictments advance a case in which a 17-year-old allegedly directed two people to threaten a Lewiston father and son into confessing to an August shooting.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Farmington middle school principal’s ICE costume sparks backlash
Some say Mount Blue Middle School Principal James Black’s Halloween costume showed poor judgment. His family says it was a private photo that got blown out of proportion when it was shared online.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Search for new Lewiston police chief down to 4 finalists, officials say
A field of 18 candidates has been whittled down to four, some from as far away as the Midwest.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Owner of closed Lewiston store seeks return of looted items
The owner of Goshen Super Market said people broke in Sunday morning and took $300,000 worth of merchandise.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Efficiency upgrades promise payback for Maine homeowners
From insulation to heat pumps, contractors and officials say weatherization investments can return thousands in savings within just a few years.
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Woman’s ‘labor of love’ at Sabattus Pond draws scrutiny from state regulators
Lucille Laliberte has been cleaning the pond she grew up on. But the well-intended work could be harmful, state officials and lake stewards say.