Since former Chief David St. Pierre retired in September, City Administrator Bryan Kaenrath has delivered on his promise to listen to community input before the choice is made.
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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Lewiston youth worker released on bail amid drug trafficking investigation
Investigators wrote in the affidavit that Samantha Ogwudiegwu was cooperative and no drugs were found on her when she was arrested at her job as a youth worker.
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Lewiston woman arrested on drug charges
Samantha Ogwudiegwu was charged with 4 counts of aggravated drug trafficking.
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Auburn man charged after police chase from Turner to Lewiston
The suspect, Daniel Jackson, is the former owner of Fire Pharms, a cannabis business on Center Street in Auburn.
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Homeowner fed up after real-life haunting in Auburn | Column
Jen awoke on the couch, that frightening morning, to find a woman standing over her and just … staring, the columnist writes.
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Amid food and fun, Lewiston looks at the future of its roadways
An event titled Reimagining Our Streets in Lewiston on Friday afternoon was an informational gathering that took on the spirit of a block party.
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Peru man found dead after police standoff
Oxford County sheriff’s deputies went to a home Thursday afternoon with a warrant charging the man with gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact.
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New signs in Lewiston discourage interactions with panhandlers
Reaction to the philosophy behind the signs seems to be mixed.
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Dogs perish in Otisfield blaze
The home at 112 Oak Hill Road was significantly damaged, Maine Public Safety officials said, along with a vehicle.
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Rabid fox mystery riles the public | Column
Mark LaFlamme wonders if the CDC erred by not releasing location details when a rabid fox was found in Auburn.