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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PublishedFebruary 6, 2022
Burnt Island Light’s educational beacon burns bright thanks to Auburn’s Elaine Jones
The Auburn native had the idea of using Burnt Island Lighthouse off the coast of Boothbay Harbor as an education facility. Then she made it a reality. Recently retired, she hopes the programs and the lessons live on.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2022
Inaugural safe syringe exchange program in Lewiston honors founder’s legacy
The Church of Safe Injection, founded by Jesse Harvey in 2018, opened a new facility Tuesday to allow people who use drugs to get Narcan and clean needles and other paraphernalia.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2022
State investigating cause of fatal house fire in Sabattus
The body of Edward Greenier, 69, was found after flames were extinguished.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2022
Sabattus man dies in house fire
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2022
Lewiston collision sends woman to the hospital
Two vehicles were totaled in the Monday afternoon crash.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2022
Small crowd gathers in South Paris to request MSAD 17 superintendent resign
About a dozen parents, students and other community members gather Sunday in front of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School to call for Monica Henson, the superintendent in Maine School Administrative District 17, to quit.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2022
Animal Tales: K9 officer, Rocky, of Auburn Police Department off to retirement
After eight years of service, Rocky will continue to live with his partner, Officer Donald Cousins, and Cousins’ family.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2022
Relentless snowstorm pummels Maine
The NWS predicts continuing inclement weather into Sunday — wind chill values could be as low as -13 and gusts as high as 20 mph.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Missing Arizona teen found at Auburn convenience store
Aspen Bell, 15, was reported missing to the Phoenix Police Department on Jan. 21.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2022
Lisbon PD following leads in store robbery
An undisclosed amount of money was stolen from the Rusty Lantern Market.
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