Street Talk: Two weeks ago, it seemed there was a strong chance that the boy named Felix would never see another Thanksgiving at all, let alone this one.
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.
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Talk of the town: Business advice that’s totally not stupid
To whom am I speaking? Oh, this is spooky. Apparently, the Sun Journal provides an audio service where some robotic voice will read the day’s news to you, the “reader.” I tried it the other day with one of my columns and I’ve got to admit, the narrator sounded pretty authentic. The creepiest part was […]
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Fundraiser established for family of Dixfield crash victim
Brian Carrol, 15, was killed in the Nov. 14 wreck in Phillips that also injured two others.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Man burned out of home in Lewiston
Lewiston Fire Inspector Paul Ouellette said the fire started on an outside wall of the single-family home and then burned into the attic and through the roof.
Posted inFranklin
Michelle Tranten to resign as principal at Mt. Abram High School, superintendent says
Tranten, principal of the school since 2015, had been the target of a “no confidence” vote reportedly signed by half of the student body earlier this month.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Woman says she was ‘just a mom’ when she comforted injured toddler
For many long minutes, Kim Dupuis crouched beside the battered truck in Auburn and held the hand of the 3-year-old.
Posted inbPlus, Mark LaFlamme
Tale of a Halloween home intruder…sort of
Talk of the Town: By the way, for the second time in around five years, I accidentally walked into the ladies room at a local business. In my defense …
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
Face Time: Willie Wilcox’s wheelchair wish
Wilcox was born with spina bifida. His family is trying to get him into a better wheelchair so he can go back to work and live independently again.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills
2021 hunting season has been safe and fruitful
There had been no hunting related mishaps by the end of the day Friday. Tagging stations and wildlife officials alike reported vigorous numbers across the board.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Child seriously hurt in Auburn crash
A pickup truck driven by Adam Doherty, 37, of Rockland hit trees beside Minot Avenue.