Lisbon Education Association President Rick Beaulé said Lisbon teachers are paid less than most surrounding districts and less than Maine’s new minimum wage for educators.
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 inAndroscoggin County, News
Poland Winter Festival draws hundreds
People from all around came out Saturday to the second annual Winter Festival for winter fun in support of local nonprofits.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Man arrested after a gun was brandished at youth basketball game in Lewiston
Nathaniel Udoroh, 32, was arrested after an argument at a youth basketball game Saturday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Panel declines review of 2020 shooting involving Lewiston corporal
Lewiston Police Department Cpl. Jeremy Somma returned fire at a suspect in November 2020.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Sabattus Fire Department hires 4 full-time firefighters; receives $2 million for new station
Four new firefighters and prospects for a new fire station, funded by a recently secured $2M FEMA grant, were introduced to selectmen Tuesday.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Tractor-trailer rollover in Livermore closes Canton Road to traffic
A tractor-trailer rollover caused traffic to stop for several hours Tuesday afternoon into the evening in Livermore. Minor injuries were reported from the driver of a second vehicle.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston police investigate shooting that injured 3 people
Police say witnesses and victims are not cooperating with the investigation.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Sabattus crash injures 3 people from Buckfield
The crash occurred at Sabattus Street and Middle Road.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Weekend’s bitter cold leaves some significant water damage in its wake
Homes, businesses, schools and government buildings were damaged from broken water pipes stemming from the arctic blast last weekend.
Posted inFranklin, News
Strong home and vehicle lost to fire, occupants safe
Two residents escape without injury from fire at 75 North Main St.