The Franklin Pasture Sports Complex concession stand was broken into and vandalized Friday evening just three days after the Lewiston City Council decided to close the turf fields to the public.
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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Animal Tales: Cheeto joins investigation team at Office of State Fire Marshal
A yellow Labrador retriever, Cheeto, 2, joined the office earlier this month, teaming up with Investigator Andrew Whitney.
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Posted inMaine, News
Cheeto joins investigation team at Office of State Fire Marshal
Animal Tales: A yellow Labrador retriever, Cheeto, 2, joined the office earlier this month, teaming up with Investigator Andrew Whitney.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club holds field day at Beaver Park
Amateur radio operators are gathered at the Beaver Park pavilion in Lisbon through 2 p.m. Sunday making calls out across the U.S. and showcasing what the hobby is all about.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston police say Friday’s traffic death was intentional
A man walked into traffic on Main Street in Lewiston on Friday — causing his own death, police said.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston man hospitalized after Friday hit-and-run
Police investigators were busy Friday after a toddler fell from a fourth-story window and a Lewiston man was injured when struck by a vehicle that fled the scene Friday.
Posted inNews
Auburn filmmaker’s ‘Father Figures’ to premier June 26 in Los Angeles
‘Father Figures’ is a short film from Auburn-based filmmaker Alessandro Chillé and will premier at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Los Angeles June 26. Chillé plans to stay in Maine as he continues working on future projects set in or filmed in the state.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon School Committee maintains superintendent’s contract, addresses agenda confusion
LISBON — School employees, students and community members went before the Lisbon School Committee Monday night in support of teachers as contract negotiations continue to play out. Several attendees asked the committee to consider dismissing Superintendent Richard Green, who was due for a routine performance review and potential contract adjustments. Members of the collective bargaining […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston driver escapes injury when SUV rolls
Jennifer Cote-Bell, 38, was given a summons for operating without a license, police said.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Police search for suspect after Sunday night shooting in Canton
An unidentified person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after suffering gunshot wounds, officials said.