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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.

Maine Crime, News

Wilton woman arrested again on drug charges

by Joe Charpentier July 31, 2024August 1, 2024

Lisa Miniutti, 50, of Wilton was on bail for drug-related charges when a search of her residence yielded drugs and trafficking-related items.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Voters reject Wales-based school district budget in second referendum

by Joe Charpentier and Christopher Wheelock July 30, 2024July 31, 2024

Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield residents voted Tuesday to reject Regional School Unit 4’s second try at a 2024-25 budget.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime

Lewiston and state police investigate 3 shootings, 1 fatal, and respond to public concern

by Joe Charpentier July 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Police Chief David St. Pierre plans to increase patrols in the city’s high crime areas.

Business, Local & State, News

Invasive fruit flies that wreak havoc on small, soft fruits found in Androscoggin County

by Joe Charpentier July 9, 2024July 10, 2024

A Livermore Falls farm had to cut strawberry season short mostly due to spoilage caused by the pests.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Arsonist, shooting suspect killed by police was out on bail, say police

by Joe Charpentier June 15, 2024June 16, 2024

Leein Amos Hinkley, 42, was shot and killed Saturday morning during a standoff stemming from an overnight assault and arson, said local and state police Saturday afternoon.