Officers spent roughly five hours chasing down cats and kittens which were then taken to a local animal shelter.
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, Local & State
Marijuana advertisements at Colisee rile some parents
General manager of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee Mike Cain says that some changes will be made to future ads at the rink in response to parents’ concerns.
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Posted inLocal & State
Lewiston to receive $5 million for lead abatement
The city will address lead hazards in 280 housing units.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Farmington family surprised with Disney World trip
Orion Nile, 9, who was diagnosed with leukemia, was surprised to learn Friday that he and his family were given a free trip to Walt Disney World in Florida.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Study: Lewiston one of the worst cities for police
What’s not clear in the report is how Lewiston ended up on the worst cities list.
Posted inLocal & State
Driver found after car hits school bus in Waterford
The hit-and-run crash occurred on Mill Hill Road early Wednesday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
‘A great cause:’ Dempsey Challenge kicks off in Lewiston
The event kicks off officially at 7 a.m. Saturday when Patrick Dempsey hosts the opening ceremonies in the park.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Auburn mansion listed among Maine’s most-endangered historic places
The iconic house on Academy Street was torched and nearly destroyed last year.
Posted inLocal & State
Missing Lewiston man’s body found in the woods
Stephen Brown was last seen alive Aug. 26 as he was leaving his home, police said.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Man burned when asphalt equipment catches fire in Lewiston
A passerby described the explosion and said he and several others tried to help the burned victim.