One by one, police officers have been leaving for greener pastures, and the old shadow of doubt seems to have fallen once more over the department.
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.
Posted inLocal & State
New law requiring gas detectors takes effect Jan. 1
The law is expected to have an impact on local landlords, who will be required to install the detectors in each unit where gas appliances are used.
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Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Fundraiser established for family of Dixfield crash victim
Brian Carrol, 15, was killed in the Nov. 14 wreck in Phillips that also injured two others.
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Michelle Tranten to resign as principal at Mt. Abram High School, superintendent says
Tranten, principal of the school since 2015, had been the target of a “no confidence” vote reportedly signed by half of the student body earlier this month.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
2021 hunting season has been safe and fruitful across western, central Maine
There had been no hunting related mishaps by the end of the day Friday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Child seriously hurt in Auburn crash
A pickup truck driven by Adam Doherty, 37, of Rockland hit trees beside Minot Avenue.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Unsolved homicide: Daughter of Dorothy Milliken marks sad anniversary; family offers reward
Saturday marks 45 years since Dorothy Milliken was beaten to death in Lewiston. Her family is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.
Posted inLocal & State
‘Nightmare scenarios’ Emergency medical responders contend with vaccine mandates
Emergency medical providers say vaccine mandates have made a bad situation worse and some are reaching the breaking point.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Buckfield man charged in 2020 infant death
Trevor Averill was arrested as his home Wednesday afternoon.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Parents come to the rescue during bus driver shortage in RSU 4
Schools in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales will be in session, and parent groups are organizing to help with transportation.