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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sabattus crash injures 3 people from Buckfield
The crash occurred at Sabattus Street and Middle Road.
Strong home and vehicle lost to fire, occupants safe
Two residents escape without injury from fire at 75 North Main St.
New storm to unload 8 to 12 inches of snow on central and southern Maine
If you haven’t shoveled your steps yet, you might want to get to it. Or just give up.
Snodeo helps bring funds in to keep Rangeley trails open
The 40th annual Snodeo brought families from all over Thursday, Friday and Saturday even though snowmobile races were canceled.
Police find body in Wales believed to be man, 21, from Lewiston
The body is believed to be Abdullahi Abdi, who was reported missing Saturday.