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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PublishedApril 26, 2024
‘Mad about Moxie!’ Lisbon festival plans announced
The 40th birthday celebration will run July 12-14.
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PublishedApril 26, 2024
Police investigate reported gunshots in downtown Lewiston
Police were called out to the area of Sabattus and College streets at about 11:30 p.m. when at least one caller reported hearing several shots fired in the area.
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PublishedApril 26, 2024
Androscoggin County arrests: April 18-24, 2024
Lewiston Kenneth Kudrick, 29, listed as transient, on charges of criminal trespass and violating conditions of release, at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Big Apple on Main Street. Urban Blaisdell, 50, of 92 Pine St., on charges of domestic assault, burglary and theft, at 1:56 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at that address. Joshua […]
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PublishedApril 25, 2024
Lewiston Strong: Hundreds come to mark anniversary of mass shooting
Roughly 300 people assembled to celebrate the 18 people killed in the Oct. 25, 2023, shooting, the many who were hurt and the families of the victims.
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PublishedApril 25, 2024
Sabattus looks to hire more police officers
“The days of patrolling with one officer for the entire town is completely unsafe,” Sabattus Police Chief Erik Baker said, “not just for the officer but the public as well.”
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PublishedApril 25, 2024
Photo: Cars crossing Longley Bridge crash, tie up traffic
This story will be updated.
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PublishedApril 24, 2024
Sabattus changes town hall hours, prepares for annual meeting
Additional police officers, a full-time fire chief and improvements to roads and infrastructure are being proposed as Sabattus prepares for its annual meeting next month.
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PublishedApril 24, 2024
Mark LaFlamme: On the veterinarian shortage and its casualties
Losing a pet is an emotional trauma no matter what the circumstances. But lose one when maybe a simple shot, pill or surgery could have saved the animal and now you can add elements of guilt and failure to that pile of grief.
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PublishedApril 21, 2024
Mark LaFlamme: What’s in YOUR junk pile?
Talk of the Town: Ah spring, when a young man’s fancy lightly turns to screaming at snowbanks.
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
Group plans gathering to mark six-month anniversary of mass shooting in Lewiston
Event will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Simard-Payne Memorial Park, 46 Beech St.
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