The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that left a gravestone and sign damaged at Sawyer Cemetery.
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 inAndroscoggin County, News
Police looking for driver involved in crash at Durham cemetery
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that left a gravestone and sign damaged at Sawyer Cemetery.
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Posted inFranklin, News
Hollandstrong supporters flood Wilton’s Wilson Lake
The Hollandstrong Ice Fishing Derby raised $21,000 on Saturday for the Hollandstrong Community Foundation.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Five rescued from Moose Pond waters in Denmark
Denmark Fire-Rescue crews and United Ambulance Service responded to Hummingbird Lane in Denmark to retrieve five people nearly 100 feet from the shore of Moose Pond, according to a dispatcher.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Two men charged in Lewiston postal robberies, post office break-ins in Paris, North Monmouth
In two post office break-ins, postal assets and mail were taken. In the Lewiston robberies, the suspect allegedly took postal property from two letter carriers by knifepoint. The carriers were not injured.
Posted inBethel, News
Fire on East Bethel Road knocked down
Bethel firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze at 514 East Bethel Road.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Two postal workers are victims of robberies in Lewiston, says city councilor
U.S. Postal Service staff using two vehicles on Davis and Main streets in Lewiston were robbed at knifepoint Saturday morning, according to several people. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Lewiston Police Department are investigating.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Police investigate early Saturday morning gunshots on Park Street in Lewiston
Gunshots reported near the Acme Social Club at 255 Park St. yielded numerous shell casings, but no indication anyone was struck by gunfire, police said. The investigation remains active.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Owner is injured in Norway fire that destroys home on Saturday
One person was injured in a fire at 152 Alpine St. in Norway, according to officials. The small porch fire quickly spread to the whole house but was not deemed suspicious.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Man struck by vehicle, severely injured Thursday on Lisbon Street in Lewiston
Phillip Cormier, 56, was not in a crosswalk when he crossed Lisbon Street and was struck by a vehicle, reports say.