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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PublishedFebruary 22, 2023
Connecticut man dies in snowmobile crash on Rangeley Lake
RANGELEY — The body of a Connecticut man killed in a snowmobile crash on Rangeley Lake over the weekend was recovered Wednesday by the Maine Warden Service. Officials said they recovered the body of Stephen J. Rogers, 43, of Milford, about 142 feet into the woods from the shore in Russell Cove. It was believed […]
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2023
Jay paper mill closing earlier than expected
Employees at Pixelle Androscoggin Mill were told Wednesday morning that doors would be closing as early as March 6 rather than later in the spring as previously announced.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2023
Domestic abuse shelters are going to the dogs and saving more lives
With half of all domestic abuse survivors saying they delayed leaving their abusers because they worried about the fate of their pets, Safe Voices expanded to accommodate furry loved ones.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2023
As one storm ends, another moves in
As though winter means to make up for the mildness of earlier months, potential storms are in the forecast for Monday, Thursday and then next Saturday.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2023
Rumford Marden’s shuts doors for good because of safety reasons
Store officials announced Wednesday night that the store is closing due to unspecified safety reasons at the Route 2 facility.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2023
Mainers charged in Jan. 6, 2021, riot at U.S. Capitol
Five Mainers were charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Some have been convicted, while two are awaiting further court action.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2022
Suspect from Sabattus standoff arrested in Waterville after more than a month of searching
Police had been searching for Diego Martinez on charges connected to three vehicle chases within 12 hours.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2022
A tale of two Justins: Poland murder suspect described as a loving father, brother whom the mental health system failed
Friends of Justin Butterfield say he was in and out of mental health facilities for years prior to the Poland man being charged with killing his oldest brother Thursday morning.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2022
Man charged with murder after body found at Poland trailer home, police say
Justin Butterfield, 34, of 14 Poplar Drive in Poland charged after body was discovered Thursday morning at trailer where he lived, police say. Family and friends say they have been trying for years to get help for Butterfield. Killed Thursday morning was 38-year-old Gabe Damour.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2022
Man dies after setting himself on fire at Poland gas station
Authorities say the man who poured gasoline on himself and set himself on fire died from his injuries.
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