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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PublishedJuly 31, 2022
Missing 16-year-old from Livermore Falls found by volunteer during search Monday night
Asia Brown, who has Autism, was reported missing Saturday night from at her residence on Campground Road, according to officials.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2022
Suspect arrested after fatal Lewiston shooting
Following two-hour standoff, officers arrest man they say was involved in shooting on Howe Street.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2022
Navy pilot and Bates graduate helps take film franchise to new heights
A 1991 Bates College grad was recruited to advise screenwriters for the box office hit film ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ using his experiences from three decades as a naval aviator.
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PublishedJune 21, 2022
Deaths of 2 people in Auburn ruled homicides
The bodies of Kelzie Caron, 21, of Auburn and Pierre Langlois, 21, of Connecticut were found Sunday in an apartment.
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PublishedJune 19, 2022
Police investigate report of 2 deaths on Fourth Street in Auburn
Investigation reportedly focuses on apartment building at 49 Fourth St., according to police.
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PublishedJune 11, 2022
Boy, 6, run over by tractor in Livermore Falls
Two children were playing on the tractor at the time of the accident.
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PublishedJune 6, 2022
Sabattus home destroyed when propane in faulty grill explodes
No injuries were reported in the explosion.
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PublishedMay 22, 2022
State police search for Jay man after pursuit through multiple towns
Police say they are looking for Barry Hall, 33, after he led officers late Friday on an automobile chase and then fled on foot.
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PublishedMay 9, 2022
Lewiston woman’s death at Smalls Falls ruled a drowning
Tanisha Barry, 29, was swimming with a friend when she fell about 30 feet.
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PublishedMay 7, 2022
Vigil for Kimberly Moreau in Jay marks 36 years since her disappearance
Community gathers to remember student who went missing on prom night in 1986, and to show support for family that feels it is closer than ever to getting answers about the disappearance.