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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PublishedJanuary 31, 2024
Investigation begins after Turner firefighters find steam instead of flames on a fire call
Turner firefighters responded to a residence on Route 4 for reports of smoke, which turned out to be steam. The Office of Cannabis Policy has been consulted and a warrant for a search of the property is being sought.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2024
Oxford County deputy injured in Fryeburg following chase, shooting
Police and rescue personnel responded to an officer involved shooting on Main Street.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2024
Advocates hold vigil for victims of human trafficking in Lewiston
Local advocacy groups for victims of human trafficking and sexual violence held a vigil Monday in Dufresne Plaza to honor those lost due to trafficking and to show the importance advocacy has in a victim’s life.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2024
Crash at Sawyer Cemetery in Durham prompts investigation
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that left a gravestone and sign damaged at Sawyer Cemetery.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2024
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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PublishedJanuary 27, 2024
Hollandstrong supporters flood Wilton’s Wilson Lake
The Hollandstrong Ice Fishing Derby raised $21,000 on Saturday for the Hollandstrong Community Foundation.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2024
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.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2024
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.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2024
Fire on East Bethel Road knocked down
Bethel firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze at 514 East Bethel Road.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2024
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.
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