Joe Charpentier

Sun Journal

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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Published
April 10, 2023

Tractor-trailer overturns on turnpike in Auburn; Alabama driver injured

Edmond Joe Palmore, 44, of Piedmont, Alabama, sustained minor injuries and was transported to CMMC.
Published
April 6, 2023

Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine

Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.
Published
March 27, 2023

Woman charged with abducting daughter from foster parents’ home

Danielle Dyer, 29, was charged Thursday with abducting her daughter March 19 in Topsham, according to police.
Published
March 27, 2023

Turner man dies after car crashes into garage of Lewiston lawmaker

Brian Beaucage, 31, of Turner died of injuries in a crash at 41 Russell St., the home of state Rep. Margaret Craven.
Published
March 26, 2023

Lisbon girl, 12, chosen to compete at LEGOLAND in New York

Emily Caron was selected from among many competitors for the Junior Master Model Builder Competition in Goshen, New York.
Published
March 25, 2023

Maine Maple Sunday Weekend an annual pilgrimage for sweet tooths

Countless Maine families and visitors came out for maple syrup in all its forms during Maine Maple Sunday Weekend. People enjoyed tours of several local sugar houses to view the process and satisfy their sweet tooth.
Published
March 21, 2023

No investigation planned for Monday’s train derailment in Wales

Derailment of 4 cars at Leeds Junction in Wales on Monday will not be investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration, a spokesperson said.
Published
March 20, 2023

Four railroad cars derail in Wales; no spill reported

Leeds Junction Road in Wales and Greene will be closed to traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday following the derailment.
Published
February 28, 2023

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.
Published
February 27, 2023

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.

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