A massive manhunt is underway after Maine State Police identified Robert Card, 40, of Bowdoin as person of interest in the shootings. A shelter-in-place order remains in effect for all of Androscoggin County, with residents told to stay in their homes and keep doors locked.
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 inLewiston-Auburn, News
State police: Lewiston baby’s death not considered suspicious
The death of a baby Sunday morning in Lewiston does not appear to be suspicious, state police said Tuesday morning.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Four small weekend fires in Auburn still under investigation
Auburn Police Department confirmed four small fires in the downtown area Saturday night.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, News
Two injured in Friday night crash in Turner
Richard Disanto of Upton, Massachusetts, was northbound Friday night when he collided head-on with a van driven by Tony Snow of Norridgewock.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston, state police investigate infant’s death
Police responded to 709 Main St. just before 9 a.m. Sunday for a report of an infant who had died, according to officials.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Police search for convicted burglar in the Porter area
Police and probation officers are looking for Seth Janczak, 32, regarding ongoing cases from 2022. There is no threat to the public, police said.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Pittston man connected to Lisbon murder dies of gunshot wound
Benjamin Peterson died Friday night as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound sustained early in the day after allegedly shooting and killing former girlfriend Kylee Turcotte, State Police said.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
No trace of Auburn woman missing since 2021
It took the better part of two years for authorities to realize Celeste Doghmi was missing since mid-2021. Originally from Germany and estranged from much of her family and friends who all live out of state, it took a request to police for contact in May 2023 to raise any suspicion.
Posted inBethel, Local & State, News, Oxford Hills
Wisconsin couple defends North American Wife Carrying Championship title
2022 North American Wife Carrying Championship winners Caleb and Justine Roesler returned to Sunday River on Saturday to again the claim the top spot.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn
Maine CDC warns of hepatitis A exposure at Lewiston restaurant
Marco’s Italian Restaurant reported a case in a worker. Patrons at the business in mid to late September should seek a vaccine.