LEWISTON — First responders and state and local police responded Saturday to a 5:40 p.m. call near 1344 Sabattus St., according to officials. Lewiston police Lt. Derrick St. Laurent confirmed at 6:30 p.m. that police were in a standoff near that location. An officer on the scene said around 6:15 p.m. that no one had […]
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
L/A Community Support Day to be held at Prime360 in Auburn
Prime360 Performance and Lifestyle Coaching, Cornerstone Wellness and volunteers are partnering for L/A Community Support Day. The partnership was forged for those in the community who need or want help with healing.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
State, local police investigate death in Lewiston
State police and Lewiston police are investigating a Friday evening death, according to officials. No further details were shared by state police.
Posted inFootball, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
James Taylor sings national anthem as Lewiston-Auburn football fans honor those killed
Lewiston beat Edward Little, 34-18, a triumph for a heartbroken community just one week after 18 people were killed in a mass shooting.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Lisbon community mourns those lost in Lewiston attacks
Lisbon held a vigil Saturday night — with many from Lewiston and beyond — for those who died in the shootings at Just-in-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar & Grille in Lewiston.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Crisis responders, K9 available Sunday at Ramada Inn
Crisis responders, including K9 Niko Suave, were available for community members Saturday at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in Lewistor. The cooperative of organizations, crisis responders and Niko will be available Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Multiple dead, wounded in Lewiston shootings; police give few details on overnight search for gunman
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.
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.
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, Maine, 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.