Some 2-4 inches of rainfall in about 6 hours was expected Saturday evening for the area, according to National Weather Service. The flash flood warning, on the heels of a much wider flood watch earlier in the day, came after nearly 5 inches of rainfall Tuesday.
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 inFranklin, Local & State, News
Sandy River Rangeley Lakes Railroad hosts Civil War reenactments
The Sandy River Rangeley Lakes Railroad brought out many Mainers and visitors from afar on Saturday to experience a Civil War reenactment that drew participants from Massachusetts and Rhode Island as well as Maine.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
‘The ceiling started collapsing’: Residents of Lewiston apartment building reeling after storm forces them out of homes
The apartment building at 37 Union St. was condemned by the city after a Tuesday downpour affected the building’s electrical service.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Lewiston, Auburn hit with 3 to 5 inches of rain in under 2 hours Tuesday
Androscoggin County will be under a flood watch Thursday after flash flooding Tuesday evening. Lewiston and Auburn endured 5 inches of rain in some areas which fell in less than two hours, creating brief but severe floods.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
2 to 4 inches of rain brings flash flooding to Androscoggin County area
A flash flood warning went out to those in the Lewiston and Auburn region Tuesday evening. According to National Weather Service, some 2 to 4 inches of rain was expected and the warning is in place until 9:30 p.m.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, 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.
Posted inLocal & State, 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.
