From half an inch in northern Maine to as much as 10 inches in York County, Maine can expect see its first true snowfall this season, according to forecasters. However, a midweek rainstorm promises to erase most of the evidence and keep towns vigilant for possible minor flooding.
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
Maine DEP highlights decades-old program for oil cleanup
Maine homeowners and businesses can access Department of Environmental Protection services to mitigate oil spills and systems at risk of leaking, state officials say.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn council passes new dates for zoning law changes
Councilors passed an order authorizing staff to waive permit fees for storm damage repairs.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Dead man found in downtown Lewiston identified
Ahmed Nur was found by friends, one of whom said he and they were homeless.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Maine’s first drone light display brightens New Year’s Auburn
An estimated 5,000 people attended the fifth New Year’s Auburn and first drone light show.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
New Year’s Auburn draws in thousands ahead of Maine’s first drone light show
Auburn residents and visitors far and wide enjoyed Auburn’s annual offering of food, craft brews, music and fun Sunday evening ahead of Maine’s first aerial drone light display.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Man’s body found in the Walnut, Blake streets area of Lewiston
Police said reports came in Saturday about an unresponsive person laying on the ground. When authorities arrived the male person was already deceased.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
“A ‘don’t miss’ celebration”: New Year’s Auburn to feature aerial drone light display Sunday
The fifth New Year’s Auburn on Sunday will feature the city’s first aerial drone light show. Other New Year’s Eve celebrations are planned at various locations around the state.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
State asks for continued damage reports from Dec. 18 storm
County, state and federal emergency management agencies are asking residents, businesses, nonprofits and agricultural businesses to continue reporting damage assessments from the wind and rainstorm Dec. 18.
Posted inFranklin
Community turns out for free Christmas dinner at Livermore Falls Legion Hall
Holiday spirit filled the George Bunten Post 10 American Legion Hall Monday as Debbie Breton, Rose Darling and volunteers fed up to 120 people at the annual Christmas dinner.