An off duty firefighter used a garden hose to contain the blaze until fire trucks arrived.
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
Santa lands with toys at Auburn-Lewiston Airport
Santa Claus hits the runway Sunday afternoon at the Auburn-Lewiston Airport to contribute to the Stuff the Bus toy drive.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Holiday Festival makes merry comeback in Lewiston
After last year’s virtual tree lighting and having been rescheduled this year due to rain, festival brings out many excited revelers.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Fire at North Turner Post Office quickly extinguished Saturday afternoon
TURNER — A fire at the North Turner Post Office was put out quickly by firefighters Saturday afternoon. According to the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office, the Turner Fire Department responded to a call at 30 Howes Corner Road around 1:14 p.m. The blaze took less than half hour to get under control, with the help […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston’s Holiday Celebration moved to Sunday, due to weather
With rain in the forecast, the annual Lewiston celebration is now scheduled for Sunday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Confrontation between Oak Hill Middle School students under investigation
Superintendent says that one student was in possession of a weapon, but that “at no time” was there a threat to the school.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Roy’s All Steak Hamburgers reopens Wednesday after crash damage repaired
The restaurant wall that was breached in Sunday morning’s crash was rebuilt Tuesday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Roy’s in Auburn closes indefinitely after restaurant hit by SUV
Police: Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Sandra Kamuhinda, 20, of Falmouth hits Roy’s All Steak Hamburgers at 5 Washington St. N. Kamuhinda was charged with operating under the influence.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Man searching for dog is rescued from Hebron marsh
The man fell through thin ice into the marsh, according to authorities, but was reunited with his dog.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Smiles, tears and much more as Santa lands in Auburn Saturday to kick off the season
The city’s holiday celebration started in New Auburn and progressed to Festival Plaza with tree lightings, songs, sweets and Santa.