Don’t get yourself in a twist So, for the past week or so, I’ve been reacquainting myself with all the useful knots I used to know. I’m talking Tautline, Bowline and Buntline hitches tied in every single thing in my house that resembles rope, up to and including extension cords, spaghetti strands and my wife’s […]
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
10-year-old boy rides outside of Auburn school bus while stuck in the doors
The child held onto the outside of the bus as it was driven a short distance before stopping.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Big win at The Big E: Turner teen and her calf bring home awards
Sydney Bullard and her red and white Holstein clean up at Massachusetts exposition.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston police cruiser damaged in crash with parked car
The officer, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital for evaluation and released later Friday. No one else was injured.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Several people injured in 3-vehicle crash on Lisbon Street
The collision occurred in front of Fortier’s Locksmith, not far from the corner of Cassell Street.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
$5.5 million awarded in Affordable Cremation Solution lawsuit
The damages announced by the jury Friday is half a million dollars more than sought.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Stoneham bus driver charged in altercation with parent
The charges stem from an incident Wednesday afternoon in Lovell involving a student.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Mark LaFlamme: My secret newsroom weapon
Street Talk: I have Cathy to thank for the fact that I am married; that I ride a dual sport motorcycle; that I no longer waste my moolah on vile cigarettes. And that’s not to mention the contributions she made to the craft of news gathering.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
‘A tale of two survivors’: Dempsey Challenge gets underway with Survivor Walk
Turner, Auburn women see things differently this year.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Sabattus to get full-time firefighters for the first time
A $1.15 million federal grant will pay for the staff.