Joe Charpentier – Page 86 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Auburn police arrest Florida man, seize drugs after chase

by Joe Charpentier December 21, 2022December 22, 2022

Police say they found Robert Holderman passed out at a traffic light before he led them on a two-city chase.

Maine Crime, River Valley

Rumford man charged with shooting his younger brother

by Joe Charpentier December 20, 2022December 21, 2022

Drew McKenna 23, was critically injured and taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Repair crew fixing East Avenue water main break in Lewiston

by Joe Charpentier December 18, 2022December 19, 2022

Repairs could take until end of Sunday, police say.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Police find body in Wales believed to be man, 21, from Lewiston

by Joe Charpentier December 17, 2022December 19, 2022

The body is believed to be Abdullahi Abdi, who was reported missing Saturday.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Saturday nor’easter brings outages, crashes

by Joe Charpentier December 17, 2022December 18, 2022

Central Maine Power reported 108,700 customers without power throughout Saturday. Several accidents and parking bans continue to affect motorists throughout central and Southern Maine.

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Lisbon School Committee expected to fill vacant seat this month

by Joe Charpentier December 13, 2022December 14, 2022

Superintendent Richard Green said appointing a person this year allows time for orientation.

Androscoggin County, News

Fayette woman killed in Turner crash

by Joe Charpentier December 12, 2022April 18, 2023

Carol Ivers, 79, of Fayette was killed Sunday morning in the Turner crash. Jacob Diaz, 24, of Augusta and Alana Hartford, 23, of Leeds were ejected from their truck and transported to hospital.