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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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Chesterville girl set for more surgery after weekend dog attack
Lily Norton, 6, was attacked by a dog Saturday and suffered wounds requiring 11 hours of surgery and over 1,000 stitches in her face.
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Chesterville girl in Boston hospital after dog attack
Lily Norton, 6, was in critical condition at Boston Children’s Hospital following the attack on Saturday.
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Sabattus crash injures 3 people from Buckfield
The crash occurred at Sabattus Street and Middle Road.