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.
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.
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Three people injured when FedEx truck rolls onto pickup truck in Poland
A pickup truck hit the FedEx truck as it crossed the intersection of Main Street and Spring Water Road. Then a 3rd vehicle collided with the 2 vehicles.
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Officer from Salvation Army-Lewiston/Auburn helps with Hurricane Ian relief in Florida
Maj. Jessie Irwin of The Salvation Army of Lewiston/Auburn arrived Oct. 6 in Florida to help residents.
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Auburn and Lewiston police search for suspect in shooting near Walton Elementary School
Police say they are investigating a shooting that occurred at about 2 a.m. Sunday behind the school at 92 Mary Carroll St. in Auburn.
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Riders eager to roll on final day of Dempsey Challenge
By midday Sunday, the donation total was nearly at the goal of $1.6 million, coming in at $1.576 million, according to Dempsey Challenge officials.
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At least one suspect in custody after a man was shot Monday in Auburn
According to witnesses, the shooting took place at a small home near the corner of Washington Park Road and Washington Street.
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Dempsey Challenge prepares for 14th year supporting those with cancer
Buckfield-born Patrick Dempsey will be in Lewiston-Auburn for the fundraiser.
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Eighteen inmates with COVID-19 reported at Androscoggin and Oxford county jails
Several jail staff in Paris have also tested positive.
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Last launch scrubbed on third and final day of the Great Falls Balloon Festival
After five successful balloon launches over the weekend, the wind proved to be too much for the last scheduled launch Sunday evening.
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The balloon chase: A pursuit, a palpable excitement and a landing as soft as the takeoff
At the Great Falls Balloon Festival, the land-based crew members try to guess where their pilot wants to land the balloon.