There’s a new crime-fighting duo in town and at least one would-be porch pirate has been sent packing because of it, Mark Laflamme writes.
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A dead truck, a purloined coat and a baby kangaroo walk into a bar… | Column
Always willing to help his fellow citizens out of a jam, writer Mark LaFlamme is willing to take one (coat) for the team. And a balaclava.
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My stunning wardrobe and other poetic thoughts on the weather | Column
Columnist Mark LaFlamme changes into his mesh tank top and stews about the annoyances of sudden warm weather.
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Appalachian Trail thru-hiker starts with harrowing winter hike on Mount Katahdin | Column
Drew Boysen is doing what most of us only say we’ll do one day, writes Mark LaFlamme, if we can only get out from under the daily rat race.
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Frost heaves, big peanut news and some truly horrible ear worms just for you | Column
Mark LaFlamme offers some advice to lonely Gilbert O’Sullivan, who should consider himself lucky.
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The Super Bowl, AI and other matters from our hero Mark LaPlum | Column
Flummoxed by his transcription program, Mark LaFlamme decides to go with the flow and his new nom de Plum.
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A Durham father and son, scarred by war | Column
On Memorial Day we honor those who died while serving the country, but it is difficult to not also remember those who suffered because of war, Amy Calder writes.
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Finding purpose in helping deaf children | Letters from Madagascar
‘Nothing has felt as fulfilling as helping kids here in Madagascar get a decent education.’
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From our managing director: A bold new future for Maine’s local news
The Maine Trust for Local News is making moves to ensure that our communities continue to receive strong, impactful journalism — now and in the future.