Street Talk: When the exchange of words was no longer enough, a plan was hatched. She would sneak out of her family home, travel up to Lewiston and at last, they would be in each other’s arms.
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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How to deal with giant spiders and other horrors
Talk of the Town: Weird Al and Big Al make appearances but we won’t talk about al dente.
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Auburn runner struck by motorcycle, seriously injured
A witness said a group of golfers from Fox Ridge Golf Club attempted to render aid to Fulgham until emergency crews arrived.
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‘We want you here’: Sabattus votes to keep Police Department
Well over 100 people turned out, moving the meeting from the town hall to Oak Hill Middle School about half an hour away.
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Big news stories that weren’t
Street Talk: Don’t get me wrong, angry letter writer. When things like fires turn out to be not much at all, I’m happy about it. If no buildings burned for the rest of my life, I’d be as thrilled as anyone.
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There’s no need for name calling unless there’s a column to write
Talk of the Town: Mark LaFlamme on cussin’, fussin’ and slushin’.
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Types of sedation: How to chill out in the dentist’s chair
The following types of sedation are used in dentistry. Not all dentists offer all types; check with your dentist. Inhaled minimal sedation: You breathe nitrous oxide — otherwise known as “laughing gas” — combined with oxygen through a mask that’s placed over your nose. The gas helps you relax. Your dentist can control the amount […]
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Dentophobia? There’s relief. Here’s the drill.
By some estimates, between 5% and 8% of Americans avoid dental work because of dentophobia, the fear of visits to the dentist. But growing awareness, technology, chemistry and good old communication are easing the angst.
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Dempsey Challenge just a week away
Due to lingering COVID-19, Patrick Dempsey will not mingle with the masses as in the past, organizers say. Instead, he’ll make appearances away from the crowds.
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At least one hurt in Lisbon crash
It was reported that at least one person was being taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with multiple injuries.