Articles by Mark LaFlamme
Man seriously injured when hit by truck in Auburn; driver flees
AUBURN, Maine — A man was seriously injured late Friday night after he was struck by a truck, possibly after falling from the train trestle over Turner Street. A witness said the driver of the truck fled the scene. The name of the victim was not immediately available. A witness ...
Police searching for gunman after shots fired in Lewiston
LEWISTON, Maine — Shots were fired at River Valley Village on Friday night, and the search is on for the gunman. Residents said someone opened fire at about 5 p.m. in the area of 45 Tall Pines Drive, Apartment 10. Shell casings were scattered across the parking lot out front ...
Man accused of indecent assault on child arrested in Lewiston
LEWISTON, Maine — A man wanted for assaulting a child in Massachusetts was arrested by undercover agents Wednesday in downtown Lewiston. Police say Antonio McKinney, 25, of Fall River had been living on College Street while detectives in Massachusetts were searching for him in that state. At about 2 p.m. ...
Lewiston police arrest 4 in prostitution sting
LEWISTON, Maine — Four local women were arrested Wednesday night, accused of engaging in prostitution on downtown streets. The four were charged after an undercover police officer went out onto the streets as part of an effort to crack down on what has been described as a rampant prostitution problem. ...
Lewiston woman charged after allegedly dumping kittens in trash
LEWISTON, Maine — A woman accused of dumping four kittens into a trash bin earlier this month was charged Tuesday with criminal cruelty to animals. Stacy Monahan, 43, of Hillside Lane was charged after Animal Control Officer Wendell Strout interviewed her about the Aug. 12 incident. Three of the four ...
Man posing as United Way worker steals school supplies meant for needy children
AUBURN, Maine — Here it is only August and the Grinch has already made an appearance in the Twin Cities. A man posing as a United Way worker this week made off with a collection of school supplies earmarked for needy families. It happened on Monday. As part of a ...
Harmful bacteria found at city beach in Auburn
AUBURN, Maine — Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, elevated traces of coliform bacteria have been detected at the municipal beach on Route 4. It’s not exactly a killer shark, but city leaders were sounding the alarm, nonetheless. They issued an advisory Thursday ...
Lewiston locals get educated in juvenile justice
LEWISTON, Maine — Sometimes, when there’s confusion among the people, nothing beats a good Q&A session. Within the local Somali community, there is plenty of confusion where the law is concerned. What’s the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony? What does the district attorney do? When will a suspected ...
COMMENTARY
Lewiston residents to police: Time to get tough on suspected criminals
"You've handed out your little cards. You've had your little meetings. We're sick of the friendly approach. We want to see criminals put behind bars where they belong."
Community band member proposes during Auburn concert
AUBURN, Maine — Victoria James was the picture of surprise. The wide eyes, the hands clutched to her chest, the hanging jaw and trembling legs. Why, the 19-year-old could barely speak. Fortunately, James was able to manage the few words that meant so much to the man kneeling beside her. ...
Police dogs find drugs, paraphernalia during prowl of downtown Lewiston
LEWISTON — Wednesday was a day that went to the dogs. Police dogs, that is. With a dozen of them prowling the downtown Wednesday afternoon, police recovered a variety of drugs and paraphernalia, including bags of crack rock and a syringe with traces of heroin inside. The police dogs were ...
Three suffer serious injuries in Naples crash
NAPLES, Maine — Three people were seriously injured Friday night in a head-on collision on Harrison Road that followed a less severe crash minutes earlier in Harrison. At about 6 p.m., a car driven by Shane Faulkingham, 21, of Woburn, Mass., crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a northbound ...
Police, drug agents search Lewiston store for bath salts
LEWISTON, Maine — Police and drug agents were searching Paris Adult Book Store on Thursday after receiving tips that so-called “bath salts” and other synthetic drugs were being sold at the Lisbon Street store. Half a dozen agents, police officers and a detective went into the store at about 3 ...
Speakers take a shot at lineup for TEDxDirigo
LEWISTON, Maine — Graham Morehead, taking the stage at the Lewiston Public Library on Wednesday night, gently touched the microphone and then, in a booming voice, proceeded to describe the gonads of a sea urchin. Bernard Mohr bit into a lemon to illustrate his point while Klara Tammany opted to ...
Man rescues ducklings from Lewiston sewer
LEWISTON, Maine — Morning in the city sewer system? Just another day in the life of animal rescuer Richard Burton, who climbed down into the sewer beneath Randall Road on Friday to scoop out seven ducklings that had fallen through a grate. It wasn’t easy. The tiny ducks kept swimming ...
Former Bangor YMCA building sold to new dental technology school
Bangor man charged with murder, escape from psychiatric hospital found not competent to stand trial
University of Maine hockey job has been offered to former assistant Red Gendron
‘Knife war’ led to fatal stabbing at Bangor apartments in April, witness says
After 27 years, a father continues to search for his daughter, presumed dead
Why is DHHS always asking for more money?
Maine GOP disappoints on Medicaid
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Bucksport’s Cassidy Adams strikes out 19 in single game
Live Updates: UMaine baseball vs. Binghamton in America East championship round
Lawrence, Connolly help UMaine advance to America East baseball title game
UMaine trails Binghamton 8-2 in suspended game at America East baseball tourney
Maine Democrats stooped to the governor’s level with TV complaint
Maine’s beer industry continues to brew double-digit growth
‘All That’ actress Amanda Bynes arrested after allegedly tossing bong out apartment window on 36th floor
KahBang organizers announce film and visual arts lineup for festival