WAYNE — Dorian Monaghan, 22, of Lewiston was injured in a snowmobile collision Sunday on Androscoggin Lake, officials said. Monaghan was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston via LifeFlight of Maine in stable condition with injuries not considered to be life threatening. Maine Warden Service spokesman Mark Latti said Monaghan and three others […]
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 inOxford Hills
Animal Tales: At Furry Glen Farm, bird is the word
Christine Keough’s facility in Hebron is a loving family home — and unofficial rescue shelter — open to feathery friends awaiting the right owner.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills
Inland Maine hit with a foot of snow Saturday
Areas of central and western Maine were hit with about a foot of snow or more during the Friday night and Saturday morning snow storm. National Weather Service forecasters say more might be expected next weekend.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
After weather delay, Waterford passes entire warrant
Waterford residents will face new rules for yard sales and less restrictive requirements in site plan review for decibel levels.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Durham to double emergency service rates, hire accounting firm
The rates increase will help balance unpaid services and outside accounting will be better for the town in the long term, said town officials said.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
10-year-old snowmobiler struck while crossing Lisbon Street in Lewiston, police say
The boy was hit Tuesday night while crossing Lisbon Street in traffic on a snowmobile, officials said. The boy was transported to the hospital for observation with no apparent serious injuries.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged in double murder case in Poland
Aaron Aldrich, 46, is being held in New Hampshire for unrelated crimes, officials announced Monday. Aldrich must face extradition to Maine to face two charges of murder.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Three-vehicle crash in Auburn sends 2 people to hospital
Kim Green-Labranche, 64, of Casco was driving her 2012 Toyota Tundra when she lost control and hit an oncoming 2021 Subaru Forester driven by Kathleen Costello, 48, of South Portland, police say.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Fire damages house, kills pets and livestock in Denmark
No injuries were reported in connection with the blaze, which was reported at 5:25 p.m. Saturday and remained under investigation Sunday.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Mr. Drew and His Animals Too closes Pepperell Mill location, to reopen at Lewiston Mall
Drew Desjardins, owner of Mr. Drew and His Animals Too, will reopen his business at the Lewiston Mall on East Avenue after nearly five years at Pepperell Mill.