Dozens of volunteers from Rebuilding Together L/A Maine work on four area homes in much need of repairs Saturday.
Joe Charpentier
Staff Writer
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Third burglary in Jay among several under investigation in 3 counties
Cash and cannabis joints stolen from commercial businesses in three counties.
Posted inSchools and Education
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
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.
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
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.
Posted inNews
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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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.
Posted inLocal & State
Rabid raccoon reported in Sabattus
A raccoon was confirmed as rabid Sunday by Maine Center for Disease Control, experts warned town officials Wednesday.