Mark LaFlamme: Swearing about the cold in German

Talk of the Town: An unusual tour of Deutschland featuring boots, Greene sand, Reddy Kilowatt, heroes, late-night accidents and so much mehr. Want some schnitzel with that?

Mark LaFlamme: Dead batteries and bruised tailbones

Talk of the Town: 'I'm getting a lot of spam lately that begins with 'Hello, dear.' '

Talk of the town: It feels like burning

It was a week of barb-wire cold (if you know what I mean), saltine success, sand snitches, being Greene with shame, and no honeymoon photos.

I ain’t eatin’ that

This week, columnist LaFlamme vociferates on saltines, grocery bags, top 10 lists and French pastry.

Talk of the town: You’re as charming as an eel . . . oops

Jonesing for plastic bags, the woes of last-minute shopping, and fear of combusting plants: columnist Mark LaFlamme weighs in.

Talk of the town: Dressed to thrill

Stop running over my food

Talk of the Town: I suppose that next some fool will drive into Wendy's, George's Pizza, Lewiston House of Pizza and the section of Hannaford where they sell those pre-cooked miniature chickens. If that happens, I'll just go ahead and die of malnutrition.

Talk of the town: I know you are, but what am I?

These are dark days indeed without a toilet light

Talk of the Town: Nothing says 'supply chain failure' like waiting three or four days for a replacement.

Talk of the town: Business advice that’s totally not stupid