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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PublishedApril 16, 2023
Face Time: Stan Spilecki, boffo theater boss and fount of life wisdom
The Wilton resident and UMF theater expert can’t be upstaged when it comes to backstage, having worked for years in Lewiston-Auburn-based theaters.
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PublishedApril 15, 2023
Fire destroys recreational vehicle in Greene
Fire crews from five towns prevented a camper fire from spreading to surrounding residences, said officials. No injuries were reported.
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PublishedApril 15, 2023
Two transported to hospital after motorcycle and car collide in Auburn
Motorcyclist Brian Jamison, 49, and passenger Carla Jamison, 38, were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
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PublishedApril 15, 2023
Fire claims Minot home; family safe
Firefighters respond to a house fire at 187 West Minot Road in Minot on Saturday.
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PublishedApril 13, 2023
Wales-based school system passes $22.45 million budget
The directors representing Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales adopted a budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The increase is 5.46% more than the previous year’s budget of $21.3 million.
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PublishedApril 12, 2023
Lewiston-area Bath Iron Works employees get a new bus route to work
The fares — $5 each way — were made possible by a $750,000 state grant.
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PublishedApril 12, 2023
Durham selectmen tap Joe Tomm for chairman, approve fee changes for permits
DURHAM — The Select Board on Tuesday elected Joe Tomm as chairman and reelected Richard George as vice chairman. It was the first meeting since Joe Roy and Heather Roy were elected to the board. Selectmen approved increases in fees for construction and electrical permits, keeping Durham at or under surrounding towns’ averages. Residential construction […]
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PublishedApril 12, 2023
Maine’s Got Talent coming to the Franco Center featuring American Idol talent Sierra Harris
Maine’s Got Talent will return April 22 after a three-year hiatus with a lineup including a performance by American Idol contestant and Gray resident Sierra Harris.
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PublishedApril 11, 2023
Wales-based school district board to vote on $22.45M budget
The $22.45 million proposal goes to Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales voters May 17.
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PublishedApril 10, 2023
Lisbon School Committee addresses disputed salary numbers shared by teachers union
Committee Chairwoman Margaret Galligan-Schmoll disputed the 1% cost-of-living adjustments in 2020 and again in 2021.
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