Lisbon School Department teachers have been working without a contract for over 200 days.
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 inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Woman charged with abducting daughter from foster parents’ home
Danielle Dyer, 29, was charged Thursday with abducting her daughter March 19 in Topsham, according to police.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Turner man dies after car crashes into garage of Lewiston lawmaker
Brian Beaucage, 31, of Turner died of injuries in a crash at 41 Russell St., the home of state Rep. Margaret Craven.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Home spared in Greene garage fire
GREENE — Crews responded to a garage fire at 102 Wood Lane on Sunday afternoon, officials said. The call came in at 3:18 p.m. No injuries were reported. Fire Chief John Soucy said crews found considerable flames in the front half of a garage attached to the home. Flames were quickly knocked down and the […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon girl, 12, chosen to compete at LEGOLAND in New York
Emily Caron was selected from among many competitors for the Junior Master Model Builder Competition in Goshen, New York.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend an annual pilgrimage for sweet tooths
Countless Maine families and visitors came out for maple syrup in all its forms during Maine Maple Sunday Weekend. People enjoyed tours of several local sugar houses to view the process and satisfy their sweet tooth.
Posted inMaine, News
New Gloucester chimney catches fire, second in 24 hours
Fire crews responded to 1235 Lewiston Road for a chimney fire Saturday. The fire, which did not damage the home, was the second crews responded to in a day.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Rabid raccoon reported in Sabattus
A raccoon was confirmed as rabid Sunday by Maine Center for Disease Control, experts warned town officials Wednesday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
No investigation planned for Monday’s train derailment in Wales
Derailment of four cars at Leeds Junction in Wales on Monday will not be investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration, a spokesperson said. Train owners CSX Corp. will submit a report by May, which will be vetted by administration and released to the public in August.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon parks and rec director receives Distinguished Professional of the Year award
Mark Stevens recognized by Maine Recreation & Park Association.