The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday a woman was killed in a head-on collision on Route 132.
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 inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn man arrested for causing up to $90,000 in damage at car dealer, police say
Skyler Henson, 25, was charged with aggravated criminal mischief after allegedly smashing the windows and hoods of parked vehicles at a local car dealership.
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Lisbon standoff ends safely after almost 9 hours
A Lisbon man was taken into custody about 1 a.m. and transported to a Lewiston hospital for evaluation. Police say he faces multiple charges.
Posted inNews
Lisbon Water Department addresses water quality concerns
The department is dealing with how to better alert its customers of emergency situations.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn apartment building fire under investigation
The building on Mount Auburn Avenue was nearing completion.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Gun violence forum canceled in wake of Friday shootings
After two back-to-back shootings Friday night near a back to school event at Mike McGraw Park, a gun violence forum scheduled for the next morning was canceled.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Rain hampers last chance for Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival launches
After five cancelled balloon launches between Friday and Sunday morning, Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival attendees came out one last time with hopes to see a launch.
Posted inLocal & State
Despite launch cancelations Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival-goers still enjoying festivities
Sunday will bring Family Fun Day, which will have several free activities and events for families. Among the action Sunday will be an appearance from Maine’s very own American Idol Julia Gagnon.
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State police say Oxford man was killed Friday night in Poland
Maine State Police identified the victim of a Friday night shooting in Poland as a 51-year-old man from Oxford.
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Poland near-drowning Saturday did not involve drugs, alcohol, police say
An unnamed 21-year-old male was rescued from a near-drowning at Range Pond State Park on Saturday.