Maine State Police detectives, acting on a tip, searched in an area behind Jimmies, a popular ice cream stand just off Route 2.
Mark LaFlamme
Staff Writer
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 inCops & Courts, Maine
Friends, family of Poland murder suspect say they desperately sought help
Justin Butterfield, 34, accused of killing his older brother in a grisly Thanksgiving Day slaying in Poland, has been in and out of mental health facilities for schizophrenia treatment, those close to him say.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Man charged with murder after body found at Poland mobile home, police say
Justin Butterfield, 34, of Poland was charged after the body was discovered Thursday morning, police say. Family and friends say they have been trying for years to get help for Butterfield. Killed Thursday morning was 38-year-old Gabe Damour.
Posted inMaine
Students treated at hospital after swallowing magnets at Jay elementary school
The letter, which was followed by robocalls to parents and notices posted on social media and the district’s web page, does not specify how many children were believed to have swallowed the magnets.
Posted inNews
Man dies after setting himself on fire at Poland gas station
Authorities say the man who poured gasoline on himself and set himself on fire died from his injuries.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn
Bates student assaulted by ‘unidentified man’ on campus
The culprit was described as a 6-foot-tall man with black hair and a black beard. He was said to have been wearing a gray sweatshirt with a hood and white sneakers.
Posted inMaine, News
Bus driver subject of controversy in Lovell
This week, the MSAD 72 community — and others — had a mixed reaction to news that Shirley Danforth is still driving.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn man pleads guilty to federal drug charges from 2018 pot raids
Brian Bilodeau, 38, entered his plea in what agents referred to as a drug trafficking organization that was distributing large quantities of marijuana under the guise of Maine’s medical marijuana program.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
$5.5 million awarded in Affordable Cremation Solution lawsuit
The damages announced by the jury Friday is half a million dollars more than sought.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn Police say speed was a factor in the car crash at the Burger King drive-thru
“We looked up and we see this car flying through the air and coming right at us,” said Gary Girard, whose car was struck at the drive-thru.