A jury in the Androscoggin County Superior Court convicted the man on 18 charges, 16 of them being sex-related charges involving at least half a dozen children.
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn to open library as warming center during the day as bitter cold grips Maine
LEWISTON — With temperatures expected to hit zero or colder Tuesday night, officials in Auburn have announced plans to open the public library to the homeless and others needing to stay warm and safe. The National Weather Service is forecasting colder-than-zero temperatures Tuesday night for much of Maine, with winds gusting to 25 mph, making […]
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Two sisters unlock parenthood for others through surrogacy
Local mothers Julie and Rita Vye are each serving as gestational surrogates for a second time through a Boston-based agency.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford traffic stops lead to 3 arrests and seizures by Maine State Police
Police report 204 grams of fentanyl, 12 grams of cocaine base, methamphetamines, $1,064 of suspected drug proceeds, and a firearm were seized during the search and traffic stops.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Maine State Police seek information on Greene man
The 41-year-old is wanted on charges of felony domestic violence.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Authorities search for body of missing Naples man in Auburn river
Mark Conley’s vehicle was discovered Monday in the Little Androscoggin River.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Vehicle found in Little Androscoggin River in Auburn belongs to missing Naples man
Police say Mark Conley, 67, was not found inside vehicle and the driver’s side window was smashed.
Posted inMaine, News
Chinchillas in Maine: The science behind a unique pet
Farm in Sidney leads way in chinchilla education worldwide, providing information for pet owners, veterinarians and scientists from France, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photos: Lewiston firefighters put out Avon Street fire
Few details were available Tuesday night about the blaze at 10 Avon St.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Face Time: Tia Wilson — committed to preserving Durham’s history
The Old Town native’s passion for history is now fueling other people’s passion, and helping them learn about their ancestors and the town’s once-vibrant past.