New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.
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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Mechanic Falls man charged with arson after Pleasant Street blaze
Daniel Field, 30, lived in the home owned by his father, officials said.
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Hartford couple with damaged house finds support in community
Vehicles slammed into Marilyn and Herbert Stevens’ home on two separate occasions. Soon after their story appeared in the news, the community came out for them in a big way.
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Border patrol detains 16 migrant workers at Franklin, Somerset jails
Sixteen migrant workers in Franklin County were detained this week by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to booking logs.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Lewiston police contend with gun violence, and a frustrated public
As police take steps to address the increase in shootings, residents are anxious for results.
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Lewiston teen identified as victim in mosque shooting
Investigators said Tuesday the victim of a Friday night shooting at Masjidu Salaam Mosque is not cooperating.
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Defunct Elan School dining hall in Poland destroyed by flames
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating Friday’s fire, the second blaze at the school since November.
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Lisbon Water Department fields new complaints from customers
A Lisbon resident took to Facebook on Sunday to complain about brown water coming out of faucets.
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As shootings become part of the backdrop of Lewiston, the city is trying to come to grips with a growing problem
Data from the Lewiston Police Department show gun violence over the last six years has take a dramatic upturn.
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Maine Turnpike Authority garage in Auburn destroyed in fire
The building, vehicles and equipment inside the garage on Hackett Road was a total loss from the Sunday night blaze.