The proposals, which come as the result of 2 recently passed laws, are aimed at protecting endangered and threatened species.
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.
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Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in Norway
The victim was struck Tuesday morning on Main Street, according to officials.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Norway woman pleads not guilty to 1 charge in backyard burial case
Vernelle Jackson, 87, pleaded guilty to abuse of a corpse and two charges of theft by unauthorized taking.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
87-year-old Norway woman to plead guilty in case of friend buried in backyard
Vernelle Jackson is expected to plead guilty to abuse of a corpse and financial crimes tied to the 2019 discovery of human remains on her property.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns
The program, which helps low-income students in central and western Maine get into college, ‘conflicts’ with the federal government’s goals, the Trump administration said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man pleads not guilty in death of 4-year-old son by self-inflicted gunshot
Robert McCoy pleaded not guilty Monday to manslaughter and child endangerment charges in the May 17 death of his 4-year-old stepson, Jasper Smith.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine public water supply complies with law, but is it safe?
A national advocacy group says federal limits for three carcinogens found in tap water from public systems in Maine and across the U.S. are too low. Water districts say it’s not fair to expect ratepayers to fund improvements to meet its lower recommended levels.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Lewiston woman arrested, $75K in drugs seized
A raid at an apartment unit turned up meth, crack and fentanyl, police say.
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Maine’s forests, yards and lakes under siege by invasive species
The state faces a growing threat from nonnative plants and insects that are reshaping its landscapes. Experts urge early detection and public vigilance.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man sentenced to 20 years for distributing child sex abuse videos
Investigators discovered Harold Clayton III amassed over 1,800 images and 60 videos of child sexual abuse.