Street Talk: The Lewiston newspaper’s very first crime reporter probably spent more time in the taverns down on Lisbon Street than he’d like his editors to know about. But can you blame him?
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 inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
The challenges and joys of raising a pet just to give it away
It can be difficult, falling in love with an animal and then giving it away. But a growing number of Maine pet fosterers say the rewards are doggone wonderful.
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Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Mark LaFlamme: Just don’t understand what’s with the white poles in Lewiston
Talk of the Town: Some guy named Billy is making a mess of things.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Maine Warden Service graduates 10
Three members are assigned to cover districts in Franklin County.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Auburn police to increase presence around Bonney Park
The latest fray happened Monday night when a fight involving several young adults spilled over from Lewiston and ended with two people assaulted at Moulton Field in Auburn.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
‘Surely a unique class:’ CMCC graduates 370
A Lewiston woman was named to the All-Maine Academic Team and a Sabattus woman was named the Maine Community College system’s Student of the Year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn police officer injured in crash
The police officer, who was not identified, was taken to a Lewiston hospital to be examined for what was described as a minor leg injury.
Posted inOxford Hills
Firefighters battle trailer fire in Norway, brush fire in Wilton
The fire in Norway was first reported at about 7 p.m. Early reports were that occupants had escaped the burning trailer but that two people may have suffered burns in the blaze.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Kari Morissette, director of Church of Safe Injection, dead at 33
In announcing Morissette’s passing, peers described her as “a fierce advocate and friend to people who use drugs, fighting for their health, rights and dignity.”
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Mark LaFlamme: The smart car and I just don’t get along
Climb into one of today’s new cars, buckle up (or else — nag, nag), and get ready for your long ride to Aggravationville.