Flooding was reported all over the region as a storm passed through the area, dumping as much as 2-inches of rain per hour in some areas.
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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Woman seriously injured when utility pole crashes through windshield in Lewiston
The driver was taken by a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland, where she was listed in serious condition Thursday.
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Wardens concerned after woman took a baby raccoon to an Auburn pet store — where it was kissed and cuddled
Wardens on Thursday were seeking information about a woman who took a juvenile raccoon into an Auburn pet store, where the animal was said to have been kissed by a few in the store.
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‘A truly divided town’: Sabattus residents discuss ‘no confidence’ letter
About five dozen residents and a handful of news reporters turned out to hear discussion of a document expressing a loss of confidence in Town Manager Timothy Kane at a regular town meeting.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Three arrested in commercial burglary ring investigation
AUBURN — Three area people were arrested Thursday and charged in what police describe as a spree of commercial burglaries that stretched across Androscoggin County and possibly beyond. Arrested were: • Charles York, 46, listed as transient, on four counts of burglary, five counts of theft and charges of criminal mischief and a charge of […]
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Lewiston police, mental health workers take on homeless problem
Lewiston police have been employing various programs to keep the peace between business owners and the homeless. Their efforts have been paying off, according to most, although many business owners remain wary.
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‘Wind and wave’ art to be unveiled in Lewiston
Dubbed ‘Wind and Wave,’ the Jesse Salisbury exhibit consists of a multi-stone sculpture with a wave-shaped carving pattern.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Augusta man charged in fatal crash in Turner in December
Jacob Diaz was taken to the Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn where he was being held Thursday night on $100,000 cash bail.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
L.L. Bean has second-best year in its history
Wicked Good Slippers continued to be the company’s top-performing product, with eight pairs sold per minute during the holiday season.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine receives nearly $5 million in additional LIHEAP funding
In total, Maine has received nearly $54 million this winter season through LIHEAP to help eligible households facing significant increases in their utility bills this winter.