Joaquin Contreras – Lewiston Sun Journal

Sun Journal

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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Connecticut woman uses what the land provides to build a dream island cabin

by Joaquin Contreras November 6, 2022November 7, 2022

‘It’s authentic, it’s the way to go. That’s what the land provides you,’ says Oquossoc builder Frank Dellavalle, but there were ‘so many challenges.’

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Face Time: Randy Beard — Taking the lessons he learned with substance use disorder to advocate for others

by Joaquin Contreras October 23, 2022October 24, 2022

Beard, of Auburn, founded Recover2gether and is partnering with other groups to provide support for a range of people in need.

Androscoggin County, News

MDOT closes Newell Brook Road in Durham due to culvert failure

by Joaquin Contreras October 18, 2022October 19, 2022

DURHAM — The Newell Brook Road section of state Route 9 has been closed by the Maine Department of Transportation due to a culvert failure. Because the road had begun to collapse, it was closed at 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to Durham Fire Department Chief Rob Tripp. The Department of Transportation will begin repairs Wednesday […]

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Search for shooting suspect leads to 7-hour police standoff in Lewiston

by Joaquin Contreras October 16, 2022October 17, 2022

The 9th annual Commit to Get Fit 5K run and Harvest Walk, which began at Simard-Payne Memorial Park, was rerouted because of the heavy police presence on Oxford Street.