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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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Auburn filmmaker’s ‘Father Figures’ to premier 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 7, 2023
Lewiston man injured in dump truck rollover in Avon
Larry Peaslee, 52, of Lewiston was injured Wednesday afternoon after rolling a dump truck on a winding stretch of Route 4 in Avon. A fuel leak and extensive road damage prompted response from state departments.
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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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PublishedMay 13, 2023
Volunteerism rules on annual ‘Rebuilding Day’
Dozens of volunteers from Rebuilding Together L/A Maine work on four area homes in much need of repairs Saturday.
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PublishedMay 5, 2023
Oxford County Commissioners investigate Sheriff Christopher Wainwright
The commissioners are investigating Wainwright after he admitted to using his position to try to help a woman who had received a traffic citation.
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PublishedApril 18, 2023
Third burglary in Jay among several under investigation in 3 counties
Cash and cannabis joints stolen from commercial businesses in three counties.
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PublishedApril 12, 2023
Wales-based school district board to vote on $22.45M budget
The $22.45 million proposal goes to Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales voters May 17.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedApril 1, 2023
Jogger injured during run-in with stray cow in Farmington
A woman suffered a cut requiring stitches Friday after being charged by a stray cow, officials said.
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