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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PublishedDecember 21, 2024
Hebron man’s 62,000-light display brings holiday cheer
‘We do it for the love of Christmas, seeing families coming out and keeping the tradition alive.’
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PublishedDecember 15, 2024
Community mourns death of Lorenzo Melendez, a pillar of the homeless and unhoused community
Melendez died Saturday from liver disease, according to those who described him as “the light of everybody’s life.” He was 57.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2024
Cause of printing press fire in Lisbon still being investigated
The fire at Dingley Press on Monday morning was safely extinguished and no injuries were reported.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2024
Onlookers enjoy first Christmas in Auburn parade in years
Hundreds from around town and beyond enjoyed the first Christmas in Auburn parade since before the pandemic. Ahead of the tree lighting, many enjoyed free hot chocolate and holiday music with friends and family.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2024
Rev. Jodi Hayashida takes multi-faith approach to social justice
On Faith: Hayashida’s faith is shaped by the complexities of real life.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2024
Lewiston man arrested after a driver and dog fled Saturday morning crash
Eric Ouellette, 44, flipped his SUV on Old Greene Road on Saturday and fled the scene on foot with his dog, according to police.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2024
Holiday at the Plaza draws cheer on Lewiston’s Lisbon Street
Santa and Mrs. Claus, ice skating, train rides and horse drawn carriages, food trucks and family games — what’s not to love about Lewiston’s annual Holiday at the Plaza?
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PublishedDecember 7, 2024
Overnight standoff in Auburn ends peacefully Saturday
Jacob Pendexter, 44, was out on bail for domestic violence charges when he violated conditions of release by returning to a Snow Avenue home.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2024
Watch: Maine artist Robert Shetterly talks about the truths found in his portraits at Maine Voices Live
Maine Trust for Local News hosted the latest Maine Voices Live event at the Bates Mill Atrium, which featured Maine artist Robert Shetterly. The artist spoke about the inspiration behind more than 270 portraits in his Americans Who Tell the Truth series.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2024
Dangerous intersection leaves older Hartford couple in crisis
Marilyn and Herbert Stevens’ home has been crashed into twice in the past year. With no home repairs yet, the elderly couple expect a long and cold winter.
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