Reporter Julie Asher and photographer Mathieu Derrien of TF1 in France are covering the influence of the French language around the world.
Joaquin Contreras
Joaquin is a staff writer for the Sun Journal, primarily covering breaking news and contributing features. A graduate of the State University of New York at Purchase and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, he has covered arts & culture, international news, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City for student publications. Hailing from Long Island, New York, Joaquin joined the Sun Journal in 2021.
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Lewiston pharmacist to be first Somali American on Maine Board of Pharmacy
A celebration for Abdifatah Ahmed is planned for Friday at the Hampton Inn on Lincoln Street in Lewiston.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
L&A Veterans Council wants to add a tank to Veterans Memorial Park park
The City Council will decide Tuesday where to place the Army equipment.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Interfaith service offers prayers for people of war-torn Ukraine
Large crowd gathers Sunday afternoon at Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston in a call for peace.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Hometown Soup & Salad opens on Lisbon Street in Lewiston
Owners Stefanie and Stephan Pike of Turner also operate Hometown Nutrition.
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Police chase Saturday ends in Lewiston with Westbrook man’s arrest
LEWISTON — A man was arrested after police said he led officers on a chase Saturday that started in Poland and ended at a dead end on East Avenue near the Montello Heights Reservoir, said Chief Deputy William Gagne of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office. Daniel Spooner, 35, of Westbrook was arrested on multiple charges […]
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Interfaith prayer service for Ukrainians set Sunday at Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
People are invited to gather at 2 p.m. or watch via livestream and Facebook links.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Lovell voters elect officers
Seven officials chosen for boards and committees.
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Two dead, 2 injured in Hanover crash
Nathaniel Skillin, 36, of Dixfield and Rodger Beaudoin, 55, of Berlin, New Hampshire, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to reports.