Leeds Junction Road in Wales and Greene will be closed to traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday following the derailment.
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.
Amanda Allen returns to role of Livermore Falls town manager
Allen was on paid leave since Jan. 2 while an investigation spurred by a nonbinding citizen petition took place.
Strong voters pass entire town meeting warrant
All 41 articles were passed and eight unopposed candidates running for office were sworn in Saturday morning.
Nor’easter makes late arrival in parts of Maine
From late morning until mid-afternoon Tuesday, many Mainers were asking, ‘So, what happened to all that snow?’ — Then came the snow.
Lewiston driver in fatal weekend crash in Auburn had a suspended license
Stephen M. Witham, 50, of Lewiston was operating his pickup truck without a valid license or the right to operate a vehicle, officials said.
Auburn Planning Board to revisit Stable Ridge phase two plan
Phase two of American Development Group’s Stable Ridge apartments will go before the Auburn Planning Board on March 28.
Nor’easter forecast to bring wet snow, strong winds to Maine
The Nor’easter isn’t here yet, but heavy, wet snow still is expected.
One person killed in 3-vehicle crash on Route 4 in Auburn
A three-vehicle crash Saturday night led to one death, officials say.
Auburn Lobster Festival coming May 6
Auburn to host its first Lobster Festival after long deliberation on a 2021 April Fool’s joke that spread across New England.
Fresh from the Androscoggin: Auburn Lobster Festival coming May 6
Auburn to host its first Lobster Festival after long deliberation on a 2021 April Fool’s joke that spread across New England.