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, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
A beautiful day for Maine’s 34th Open Farm Day
Some 100 Maine farms participated Sunday in the 34th Open Farm Day. The occasion for local agricultural education was met by visitors looking to learn about where their food comes from.
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Posted inMaine, News
Bystanders assist driver in New Gloucester crash
The crash was the second one this week handled by town rescue crews.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Animal Tales: Naming pets is an art at Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
The Lewiston-based organization has 115 animals available for adoption, so naming them all requires creativity.
Posted inLocal Sports, News, Oxford Hills
Woman killed when New England Forest Rally car crashes near Lower Lake Richardson in Oxford County
Erin Kelly, 48, of Marshall, Virginia, was a co-driver and a passenger inside the race car.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Moped operator taken to hospital after collision in Lewiston
A moped and SUV collided at the College and Sabattus streets’ intersection Wednesday morning.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Police: Owner of sunken BMW ducking calls
Police said the owner of a BMW found in the Androscoggin River last week continues to avoid their calls.
Posted inbPlus
Face Time: A latté conversation with Lisbon Parks & Rec’s Kate Madore
The mother of five, coffee shop co-owner, Parks and Rec. worker, martial arts practitioner and writer clearly makes the most of every day.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Moxie Festival draws thousands
Lisbon celebrated three days of peace, love and Moxie starting Friday. Between Friday and Saturday festivities, which included Maine’s longest parade, the festival drew thousands.