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Mark LaFlamme
Staff Writer
Mark LaFlamme is a Sun Journal reporter and weekly columnist. He's been on the nighttime police beat since 1994, which is just grand because he doesn't like getting out of bed before noon. Mark is the author of eight published novels and rides a dual sport motorcycle everywhere he goes. Unless it's winter, in which case he just sulks a lot.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Police round up cattle after cows tumble out of trailer on the Maine Turnpike
Maine State Police said 2 of the cows were seriously hurt, while another one of the animals made a bid for freedom by running into the woods near Maine Turnpike mile 79.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
At least one seriously hurt in downtown Lewiston shooting
Police said a victim with a gunshot wound was found fleeing down Pierce Street toward Pine.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Jimmy Fallon gifts Lisbon Falls teen ugly sweater
Brady Knight, a 16-year-old from Lisbon Falls, collected an ugly sweater directly from Jimmy Fallon on ‘The Tonight Show.’
Posted inNews
Rumford mill mishap causes discolored snow; residents advised to steer clear
Town officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon there was a release of spent black liquor which resulted in precipitation of brown or tan colored snow. Schools were asked to tell children not to play with ‘brown snow.’
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Christmas light show dazzles Monmouth, and every other town within miles
This is not your traditional Christmas decorating. The display is all encompassing, from the spotlights on the roof to the animated Christmas trees and candy canes on the front lawn.
Posted inBusiness
Greene residents to consider 600-plus acre solar array project, among largest proposed in Maine
Project planners say the solar array would provide the town ‘a significant influx of new revenue the town can put toward its general fund without requiring any new town services.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Former owner of Lisbon sausage market arrested in connection with Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol
Andre Maurice Bonneau, 64, of Lewiston, is charged for his alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Victims of Lewiston mass shooting to be honored at prayer service at State House
The multidenominational prayer service will be held Oct. 1 outside the State House in Augusta.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Suspect in Auburn dealership vandalism faces new charges after crash, police chase
The 25-year-old was arrested Saturday after allegedly damaging at least 75 vehicles at Rowe Auburn and was released from jail on lowered bail.