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.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2023
Two die after being shot on Knox Street in Lewiston
One person died at the scene and the second died at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2023
‘The ceiling started collapsing’: Residents of Lewiston apartment building reeling after storm forces them out of homes
The apartment building at 37 Union St. was condemned by the city after a Tuesday downpour affected the building’s electrical service.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
Lewiston, Auburn hit with 3 to 5 inches of rain in under 2 hours Tuesday
Androscoggin County will be under a flood watch Thursday after flash flooding Tuesday evening. Lewiston and Auburn endured 5 inches of rain in some areas which fell in less than two hours, creating brief but severe floods.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2023
2 to 4 inches of rain brings flash flooding to Androscoggin County area
A flash flood warning went out to those in the Lewiston and Auburn region Tuesday evening. According to National Weather Service, some 2 to 4 inches of rain was expected and the warning is in place until 9:30 p.m.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2023
Moxie Festival draws thousands to Lisbon
Lisbon celebrated three days of peace, love and Moxie starting Friday. Between Friday and Saturday festivities, which included Maine’s longest parade, the festival drew thousands.
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PublishedJune 17, 2023
Auburn filmmaker’s ‘Father Figures’ to premiere June 26 in Los Angeles
‘Father Figures’ is a short film from Auburn-based filmmaker Alessandro Chillé and will premier at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Los Angeles June 26. Chillé plans to stay in Maine as he continues working on future projects set in or filmed in the state.
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PublishedJune 17, 2023
Lewiston man hospitalized after apparent hit-and-run, police say
The driver turned herself in at the police station around 11 p.m. and cooperated with the investigation, police said.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
Driver catches fire after car rolls over, bursts into flames in Brownfield
A motorist sustained life-threatening injuries Tuesday on Center Conway Road after their vehicle rolled multiple times and burst into flames.
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PublishedJune 4, 2023
Gunshot victim spurs sheriff’s office, state police investigation
Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputies and Turner Rescue responded to Red Roof Grocery in Leeds after a report of a gunshot wound victim Sunday afternoon.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Legislature considers changing Maine license plate design from chickadee to 1901 flag
Bill LD 1965, ‘An Act to Authorize the Secretary of State to Provide a New General Issue of License Plates,’ will give Maine’s primary license plate a new look if approved.
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