Nobody was hurt in the explosion, fire officials said, but the cause of the blast was unknown as of Friday afternoon.
Mark LaFlamme
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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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State police investigating death in Lewiston
Maine State Police wrote in a press release that there is no threat to the public.
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Who killed a Sabattus mom 50 years ago in Lewiston? Maine author tackles mystery
The author provides facts never before publicized about the early morning beating death in Lewiston of the 27-year-old Dorothy Milliken.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
St. Dom’s graduates its final class
Class of 2025 President Brookelyn Irene Whited said that with the school’s recent troubles, the vibe was a little bit different this year.
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Canton Wok customers lament loss of Lewiston restaurant, owner’s arrest
The arrest by federal immigration authorities of Xing Feng Dong has generated a lot of heated discussion, with longtime customers worried about his fate.
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Lewiston 4-year-old was shot with stepfather’s handgun, police say
The gun was registered to Robert McCoy, 36, who lives with the child and his mother at 93 Pierce St., police said. It was the only firearm found at the scene.
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Lewiston Chinese restaurant closed, owner in ICE custody
According to federal records, Xing Feng Dong, 46, was being held at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Vigil held for 4-year-old who died of a gunshot wound Saturday
At the corner of Pierce and Walnut streets, dozens stood with candles in hand to pay respect to Jasper Kyle Smith, who died inside his home early Saturday.
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4-year-old boy shot and killed in Lewiston
Police said they were called to 93 Pierce St. at about 4:55 a.m. for a report that a child had been shot in the head.
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Body of missing Rumford man found during Friday morning search
Christopher Gilbert, 38, was last seen Monday morning and was found dead about 1.5 miles into the woods near Joe’s Pond, police say.