The letter, which was followed by robocalls to parents and notices posted on social media and the district’s web page, does not specify how many children were believed to have swallowed the magnets.
Mark LaFlamme
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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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Fox found dead in Auburn near scene of earlier attacks
The 89-year-old had been walking on Old Carriage Road, off Hotel Road, in the afternoon when she was attacked by a fox. The animal later attacked some dogs.
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Mark LaFlamme: Cat twirling, fugitive-chasing, fox-brawling drama like you read about
Recent troubling news offers convincing proof the traditional Halloween vacation is over.
Posted inbPlus, Local & State
Poll: Do you put up a real or artificial Christmas tree?
Tell us why you prefer fake or real Christmas trees. We won’t judge.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Mark LaFlamme: My malevolent and execrable column slithering onto your doorstep
Talk of the Town: Halloween still haunts the columnist’s notebook.
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Poland police chase ends with crash in Oxford; second chase ensues
Shortly after crashing near the Oxford Plains Speedway at about 10:10 p.m., it was reported that the suspect had taken another car and was headed north through Oxford. After crashing in Norway, the suspect remained at large Saturday morning.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Standoff suspect leads police on 3 chases, crashes twice, in less than 24 hours
The Maine State Police tactical team had surrounded a home in Sabattus about 2 a.m., sources said, when the 31-year-old suspect came crashing through a garage door in a vehicle.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Fox attacks woman, dogs in Auburn
The 89-year-old who was mauled is said to have fought the fox as it attacked. She was recovering this week from various injuries suffered in the attack.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Teen charged with abusing cat after video shared on social media
The 17-year-old was charged with aggravated animal cruelty after a video of him swinging the cat went viral on social media. The cat survived.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
Readers reveal their unforgettable Halloween costumes
From Jolly John to Dr. Who, from Mark Twain to Olivia Newton-John, our readers fess up about their favorite get-ups.