The Auburn resident and former Bates College football coach continues to work with youth while building a stronger community.
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 inMaine, News
Man survives jump from bridge in Fryeburg
FRYEBURG — A man was rushed to the hospital Saturday afternoon after surviving a plunge from a bridge at 75 River Street, according to the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. The extent of the man’s injuries were not immediately known, but was reported to be conscious and talking when paramedics arrived on the scene, according to […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Open Farm Day celebrates Maine agriculture
Annual event is part of Real Maine’s agritourism initiative and features open house events at farms across the state.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Motorcyclist injured in Poland crash
Names of both drivers were being withheld pending the investigation, a deputy said.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon resident finds buried grenade
State police bomb squad determine it was not live.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Suspect arrested after fatal Lewiston shooting
Following two-hour standoff, officers arrest man they say was involved in shooting on Howe Street.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn officials explain zoning plans during community forum
For a second straight night, Auburn officials met with residents to discuss residential zoning in the city.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon Town Council approves ban on new marijuana businesses
LISBON — The Town Council voted 5-1 Tuesday evening to approve a moratorium on new marijuana businesses such as medical and adult use dispensaries until further notice. Councilors also authorized purchasing new Sig Sauer P320X handguns for the Police Department and a Jaws of Life extrication tool for the Fire Department. At the top of […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston School Committee confirms principals for Farwell and high schools
Ilunga Mutombo was hired as assistant principal of Lewiston Middle School.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Fireworks in garbage can spark Lewiston apartment fire
First-floor tenants were forced to find other shelter due to extensive damage.