“I have no regrets” has always been a popular notion for optimists, but three years of living through a pandemic can bring out the pessimism in anyone. That is, some of us may have made a decision or three during the throes of the pandemic that seemed like a good idea at the time, but […]
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
Six fire crews respond to Poland garage fire
Poland Fire Rescue requested mutual aid Tuesday from six surrounding towns to battle a fire at 150 Brown Road.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Firefighter injured in explosion during training exercise at Lewiston Armory
The firefighter was transported to a local hospital and authorities are investigating the cause.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Black Mountain opens as Maine slopes slide into winter break
A tumultuous run of weather this past week has aided snowmakers as they prepare for skiers. Many of trails have opened in the past month and have special hours for winter break.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Unhoused community celebrates Christmas together at Auburn’s Pleasant Street Drop-in Center
The center’s first Christmas dinner Sunday brought almost 50 people for the occasion.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Defying a parking ban in Lewiston or Auburn can cost you
Here’s what to expect during a winter parking ban and how to avoid a tow.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn police arrest Florida man, seize drugs after chase
Police say they found Robert Holderman passed out at a traffic light before he led them on a two-city chase.
Posted inMaine Crime, River Valley
Rumford man charged with shooting his younger brother
Drew McKenna 23, was critically injured and taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Repair crew fixing East Avenue water main break in Lewiston
Repairs could take until end of Sunday, police say.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Police find body in Wales believed to be man, 21, from Lewiston
The body is believed to be Abdullahi Abdi, who was reported missing Saturday.