Joe Charpentier
@charpentier.bsky.social
Crime reporter for the Sun Journal. All views and nonsense are my own and whatnot.
This is something I’ve been watching for over ten years. Democrats objectively fail where Republicans succeed fostering the next generations of political leadership #democracy #democrats #republicans
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said on Friday that the Democratic brand was “toxic,” saying his own party talked down to people and was stuck in an echo chamber as Democrats struggle in their fight against the Trump administration.
California Governor Newsom Says the Democratic Brand Is ‘Toxic’
Gov. Gavin Newsom, appearing on “Real Time With Bill Maher,” said his own party talked down to people and was stuck in an echo chamber.
www.nytimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This is something I’ve been watching for over ten years. Democrats objectively fail where Republicans succeed fostering the next generations of political leadership #democracy #democrats #republicans
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Trump to withdraw the US from group Investigating Russia’s leadership for crimes committed against Ukrainians.
Meanwhile Russia is now using drones to hunt children for sport.
“We saw the drone and ran. My friend hid at home, another ran straight—then the drone dropped a bomb.” #EndImpunity
Meanwhile Russia is now using drones to hunt children for sport.
“We saw the drone and ran. My friend hid at home, another ran straight—then the drone dropped a bomb.” #EndImpunity
March 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Trump to withdraw the US from group Investigating Russia’s leadership for crimes committed against Ukrainians.
Meanwhile Russia is now using drones to hunt children for sport.
“We saw the drone and ran. My friend hid at home, another ran straight—then the drone dropped a bomb.” #EndImpunity
Meanwhile Russia is now using drones to hunt children for sport.
“We saw the drone and ran. My friend hid at home, another ran straight—then the drone dropped a bomb.” #EndImpunity
One of my sidebars to the main story on gun violence I posted a few days ago #gunviolence #lewistonmaine
Lewiston’s gun violence programs take different approaches
The city has to be efficient in how it uses limited resources, police say.
www.sunjournal.com
March 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
One of my sidebars to the main story on gun violence I posted a few days ago #gunviolence #lewistonmaine
This is the latest in a series we’re writing about gun violence in Lewiston, ME. I’ll post the sidebar stories later. #lewistonmaine #gunviolence #Maine
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.
www.sunjournal.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This is the latest in a series we’re writing about gun violence in Lewiston, ME. I’ll post the sidebar stories later. #lewistonmaine #gunviolence #Maine
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Breaking News: A private equity firm is buying Walgreens in a $10 billion deal that will take the struggling pharmacy chain out of the public market.
Walgreens Will Sell to Private Equity Firm in $10 Billion Deal
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.
www.nytimes.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Breaking News: A private equity firm is buying Walgreens in a $10 billion deal that will take the struggling pharmacy chain out of the public market.
Currently sitting in the courtroom for day 7 of the Averill trial. Trevor Averill of Buckfield is accused of killing his 2-month-old daughter Harper in July 2020. He faces 25 years to life and 30 years for depraved indifference murder and manslaughter. www.sunjournal.com/2025/01/28/j...
Justice denies motion to dismiss murder trial of Buckfield father in the death of his infant daughter
Defense witnesses say Harper Averill likely died from complications when she was dropped weeks before her death.
www.sunjournal.com
January 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Currently sitting in the courtroom for day 7 of the Averill trial. Trevor Averill of Buckfield is accused of killing his 2-month-old daughter Harper in July 2020. He faces 25 years to life and 30 years for depraved indifference murder and manslaughter. www.sunjournal.com/2025/01/28/j...
A Monmouth police officer was critically injured and his son suffered minor injuries after a crash just a mile away from home www.gofundme.com/f/in-support...
Turner crash involving police cruiser sends 3 to hospital
Two crash victims were transported to Central Maine Medical Center and one to Maine Medical Center in Portland via LifeFlight. Conditions of the victims were unknown.
www.sunjournal.com
January 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A Monmouth police officer was critically injured and his son suffered minor injuries after a crash just a mile away from home www.gofundme.com/f/in-support...
This 93-year-old Poland, Maine woman is something else! Great human being sharing some of her Christmas memories #maine #christmas #uu
Poland woman recalls 93 years of faith in holiday traditions
At 93, Esther Tucker reflects on how holiday traditions, family connections and spiritual community have shaped her life.
www.sunjournal.com
December 23, 2024 at 10:59 PM
This 93-year-old Poland, Maine woman is something else! Great human being sharing some of her Christmas memories #maine #christmas #uu
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Donald Trump’s transition team seeks to pull US out of WHO ‘on day one’
https://www.ft.com/content/e6061ed5-2703-4b8a-9948-a557aaaf52c2
https://www.ft.com/content/e6061ed5-2703-4b8a-9948-a557aaaf52c2
Donald Trump’s transition team seeks to pull US out of WHO ‘on day one’
Swift exit would remove global health body’s main source of funds and damage its ability to tackle emergencies
www.ft.com
December 22, 2024 at 5:12 AM
Donald Trump’s transition team seeks to pull US out of WHO ‘on day one’
https://www.ft.com/content/e6061ed5-2703-4b8a-9948-a557aaaf52c2
https://www.ft.com/content/e6061ed5-2703-4b8a-9948-a557aaaf52c2
Lorenzo Melendez’s death has caused much grief in the community #homeless #unhoused #lewiston #maine
Community mourns death of Lorenzo Melendez, a pillar of the homeless and unhoused community
Melendez died Saturday from liver disease, according to those who described him as "the light of everybody’s life.” He was 57.
www.sunjournal.com
December 17, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Canada’s Charlie Angus unloads on the U.S. and house conservatives over threats of tariffs, rampant lies over border issues and general insult toward Canadians #canada #trump #charlieangus #tariffs
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December 12, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Canada’s Charlie Angus unloads on the U.S. and house conservatives over threats of tariffs, rampant lies over border issues and general insult toward Canadians #canada #trump #charlieangus #tariffs
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Meta said it had donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, in the latest move by Mark Zuckerberg, the company’s chief executive, to foster a positive rapport with Trump.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund
The move follows a visit that Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, made last month to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Meta said it had donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, in the latest move by Mark Zuckerberg, the company’s chief executive, to foster a positive rapport with Trump.
Going from reverend to social justice work seems fairly in line with tenets of all religions #religion #unitarian #socialjustice
Rev. Jodi Hayashida takes multi-faith approach to social justice
On Faith: Hayashida's faith is shaped by the complexities of real life.
www.sunjournal.com
December 9, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Going from reverend to social justice work seems fairly in line with tenets of all religions #religion #unitarian #socialjustice
Well, this story I wrote last year has become popular again thanks to the Dark Downeast podcast. What a tough story to write.
No trace of Auburn woman missing since 2021
It took the better part of two years for authorities to realize Celeste Doghmi was missing since mid-2021. Originally from Germany and estranged from much of her family and friends who all live out of...
www.sunjournal.com
December 7, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Well, this story I wrote last year has become popular again thanks to the Dark Downeast podcast. What a tough story to write.