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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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
Jay police say rollover crash related to area robbery
Jay police responded to a robbery at the Label Shopper in Jay and a crash in North Jay within minutes of each other. The two incidents appear to be related, police say.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2023
Home spared in Greene garage fire
GREENE — Crews responded to a garage fire at 102 Wood Lane on Sunday afternoon, officials said. The call came in at 3:18 p.m. No injuries were reported. Fire Chief John Soucy said crews found considerable flames in the front half of a garage attached to the home. Flames were quickly knocked down and the […]
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PublishedMarch 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.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2023
Rabid raccoon reported in Sabattus
A raccoon was confirmed as rabid Sunday by Maine Center for Disease Control, experts warned town officials Wednesday.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
No investigation planned for Monday’s train derailment in Wales
Derailment of four cars at Leeds Junction in Wales on Monday will not be investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration, a spokesperson said. Train owners CSX Corp. will submit a report by May, which will be vetted by administration and released to the public in August.
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PublishedMarch 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.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Amanda Allen returns to role of Livermore Falls town manager
Allen was on paid leave since Jan. 2 while an investigation spurred by a nonbinding citizen petition took place.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2023
Strong voters pass entire town meeting warrant
All 41 articles were passed and eight unopposed candidates running for office were sworn in Saturday morning.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2023
Lewiston man injured in snowmobile crash in Wayne
WAYNE — Dorian Monaghan, 22, of Lewiston was injured in a snowmobile collision Sunday on Androscoggin Lake, officials said. Monaghan was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston via LifeFlight of Maine in stable condition with injuries not considered to be life threatening. Maine Warden Service spokesman Mark Latti said Monaghan and three others […]
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PublishedMarch 5, 2023
Animal Tales: At Furry Glen Farm, bird is the word
Christine Keough’s facility in Hebron is a loving family home — and unofficial rescue shelter — open to feathery friends awaiting the right owner.