The first report came in just before 7 p.m., police said, when rounds were reported fired behind a mosque on Bartlett Street. At the time, a community event with hundreds of people was taking place at Mike McGraw Park in the same area.
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 inBusiness
Farmers’ Almanac: ‘Brace yourself for a wet winter whirlwind’ in 2025
The latest Farmers’ Almanac is expected to hit the shelves this week and, as always, provide a near-endless supply of tips on everything from gardening by the moon to grating cheese and being prepared for the next power outage.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News
One dead following shooting Friday night in Poland
One person is dead after a Friday night shooting at a White Oak Hill Road address in Poland.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Home burns in Sabattus Friday evening
Early reports were that several people had escaped to safety but that there were still pets inside the two-story home at 9 Conway St.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture
‘She’s so good’: Julia Gagnon fever evident on day two of the Liberty Festival
As the crowds began to pile into Veteran’s Park early Friday evening, there was no getting around it. Many of those who came were here to see and hear Julia Gagnon specifically.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Police: Accusations against former Lewiston school principal were bogus; Dresden woman charged
The woman who made the claims against former Principal Donald Ferrara Jr. has been charged in two counties with making false statements.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Shots fired, houses burning and gunman holding police at bay in Auburn
Leein Amos Hinkley, 43, was shot dead by police during the hourslong standoff on Russell Avenue in Auburn early Saturday morning.
Posted inLocal & State
Jay residents advised to boil water before drinking, cooking or washing
Repairs were made to the main after the break on Thursday, officials said.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Potentially live grenade discovered at western Maine home
The device was identified as an Mk 2 grenade, commonly known as a ‘pineapple grenade,’ which was introduced by the U.S. military in 1918.
Posted inMaine Crime
Police warrant provides glimpse of Jay marijuana grow operation
Police had been watching the home at 864 Franklin Road after learning that it might be the scene of a large marijuana grow operation similar to a grow investigated in New Sharon in March.