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
July 18, 2019

Rumford police reassure public about bobcat hanging out near High Bridge

RUMFORD – If you happen to be crossing High Bridge any time soon, keep your eyes out to see if there’s a cat in your midst. A very big cat. Rumford police Thursday night announced that a bobcat has been seen in the area, but stressed that there’s no reason for alarm. “According to our […]
Published
July 18, 2019

Giusti case: Teen suspect charged with assault in youth lockup

Emmanuel Nkurunziza is charged with assault after a fight his lawyer described as “a racially-charged incident.”
Published
July 17, 2019

Teenager charged in Lewiston man’s death now accused of assault at Long Creek

Emmanuel Nkurunziza is charged with assault after a fight that his lawyer describes as ‘a racially-charged incident.’
Published
July 12, 2019

Three buildings burn in Wales

WALES – Firefighters from Wales and Sabattus saved a home Thursday afternoon when three outbuildings caught fire at 237 Oak Hill Road. Wales fire officials said crews aggressively attacked the flames to keep them from the mobile home nearby. No one was hurt and other than melted siding, the home was spared. Fire officials said […]
Published
July 12, 2019

Flying high: Mrs. Maine headed to national competition

Sabattus native Allison Tribou, 33, will head to Las Vegas to reach for the next rung on the pageant ladder.
Published
July 11, 2019

Stephen King, the mystery woman and the unlocked window: Methodist Church burglarized in Durham

DURHAM — In the Durham Historical Society archives is an old newspaper photo of author Stephen King giving a sermon at the Methodist Church not far from his childhood home. In that photo, several items can be seen. Among them: a flag, a cross and a memorial plaque hanging on a wall. All of those […]
Published
July 7, 2019

What’s the deal with Avon Skin So Soft?

If you’re like us, you’ve been hearing the same claims for decades: Why waste your money on bug repellents with harsh chemicals when you can simply pickup some Avon Skin So Soft and shoo away all pests while keeping your skin moist and sweet smelling? For years, there have been folks who swear by this […]
Published
July 7, 2019

What’s the deal with DEET?

The chemical DEET was developed for the U.S. Army in 1946 to provide protection for soldiers engaged in jungle warfare. Now the most common ingredient in commercial insect repellents, DEET has been used by the general public since 1957. That’s pretty amazing considering the fact that scientists don’t know exactly why the stuff sends insects […]
Published
July 7, 2019

How to kick bug during insect season

Maine loggers, landscapers, guides and gardeners tell us how they repel the bugs.
Published
July 6, 2019

The Moxie Festival is ready for this weekend; are you?

A recipe contest, giant hamster wheel, art show and parade are among the events for Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Lisbon.