Mark LaFlamme

Sun Journal

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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Published
June 17, 2021

‘Trust me, sweetheart’: Turner woman sniffs out sweepstake scam

“They said they were bringing the news media and that I’d be presented with a check for $3.5 million,” said Sher Blevins. “These people are so convincing that my heart almost skipped a beat.”
Published
June 15, 2021

Those yellow poles in the Walmart parking lot; they’re out to get us

Street Talk: I think we can all agree on this: In the war between Walmart’s yellow poles and our cars, trucks and minivans, the poles are winning on every front.
Published
June 13, 2021

Talk of the Town: Do you smell that?

“Lobster lovers feeling the pinch of high prices” “Feel the pinch!” I get it! Because lobsters have pincers. Ha! That’s a good one! I am laughing out loud. But as far as the craving for lobster, count me out. I lost my taste for them a few years ago when it occurred to me — […]
Published
June 11, 2021

Attorney General will not proceed with probe into pro-Palestine graffiti at Bates College

The Maine A.G.’s Office said the pro-Palestine writing expressed opinions “that would not be actionable under the Maine Civil Rights Act.”
Published
June 9, 2021

Two hurt, driver charged in Auburn rollover crash

The driver, Haji Haji, was charged with driving with a suspended license following the crash on the southbound side of Washington Street.
Published
June 9, 2021

Lewiston man arrested on drug, gun, assault charges

Police and agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency executed a warrant on Anthony Barrett Cremona’s home, they said, as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the Lewiston area.
Published
June 9, 2021

Town manager addresses escalating tensions in Greene

Town Manager Darlene Beaulieu was targeted by residents during the town’s Monday meeting for her alleged behavior, which she disputes.
Published
June 9, 2021

Lisbon votes in favor of $18 million school budget by narrow margin

Lisbon residents narrowly voted in favor of the $18 million school budget Wednesday night. The margin of approval was 126-90, and taxpayers will contribute about $7.79 million of the budget during the next fiscal year. Only 216 of Lisbon’s 7,136 registered voters cast a ballot.
Published
June 9, 2021

Fire crews douse harvester fire in Sabattus

Firefighters launch department drone to determine the fire’s location and extent of spread. Aerial view also provides firefighters insight on how best to approach blaze.
Published
June 9, 2021

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