Police continue to search for Francis Clark, 33, of West Paris who has an active arrest warrant unrelated to a Tuesday night encounter in which he was carrying an ax while walking down a Paris road.
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 inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Motorcyclist dies Monday in Canton collision
A motorcyclist was struck from behind and killed Monday evening on Turner Street in Canton, according to Oxford County Sheriff’s Department.
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LA Arts hosts Community Plate story sharing potluck supper
Community Plate, a nonprofit organization focused on bringing communities together through food and storytelling, held its ninth potluck at LA Arts at 168 Lisbon St. in Lewiston.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
West Paris voters approve $1.7 million budget at annual Town Meeting
Despite contention over an unvetted site plan review ordinance and funds designated for local nonprofits, residents passed the $1.7 million, 46-warrant article leaving only one public position, a water district seat, unfilled and one classic warrant item failed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Attorney General lodges Maine Civil Rights Act complaint against Lewiston woman
Andrea Ouellette, 65, of Lewiston faces a Maine Civil Rights Act complaint from the Maine Attorney General’s office.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Colorful ‘hopeful’ sign dedicated from Lewiston native to the people of Ukraine
Artist Charlie Hewitt said light is how we see each other.
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Local worshippers and Ukrainian refugees stand in solidarity for ‘720 Days of Resistance’
Prayers for peace and Ukrainian stories and songs filled the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on Sunday as the community and several Ukrainian refugees stood in solidarity for 720 Days of Resistance.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Local worshippers, Ukrainian refugees stand in solidarity for ‘720 Days of Resistance’
Prayers for peace and Ukrainian stories and songs filled the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on Sunday as the community and several Ukrainian refugees stood in solidarity for 720 Days of Resistance.
Posted inFootball, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education, Sports
Gus LeBlanc, longtime central Maine coach and educator, dies
Longtime football coach and educator Wilfred ‘Gus’ LeBlanc died Friday surrounded by family and friends.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Washtub Laundromat in Lewiston providing free wash and dry, goodies for homeless
Lewiston residents offer free vouchers for services at the Washtub Laundromat.