Mark Mogensen

Latest

Published
June 2, 2019

In verse: Maine places and people

Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Jenny Doughty of Portland. A Maine litany By Jenny Doughty Praise tree-clad islands out in Casco Bay that look like single pendant emeralds strewn carelessly across a silver tray. Praise lichened boulders shouldering the shore, and sea-scoured pebbles ready to the hand to skim the waves. […]
Published
May 31, 2019

Query: Were you a paperboy or papergirl as a kid?

We want to hear all about your experiences of being a paperboy or papergirl for a story.
Published
May 27, 2019

Twin Cities honor the fallen

AUBURN — People greeted veterans, shook their hands and thanked them for their service during Memorial Day festivities in the Twin Cities on Monday. “It’s been a very emotional day for me,” said Normand Cote, treasurer of the L/A Veterans Council, which sponsored the parade for both cities and the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park […]
Published
May 26, 2019

Bates College confers degrees on 469 graduates

469 students graduated from Bates at the College’s 153rd Commencement on Sunday.
Published
May 26, 2019

In verse: Maine places and people

Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Ed Reilly of Westbrook. OUR MEETING By Ed Reilly Tall, spindly legs crossed the street, gliding, evanescent, almost a phantom, the legs, though, sufficient to identify this silent being as deer. Its brown body glowed like fog under a street light, gray, spectral, like a creature […]
Published
May 23, 2019

Query: Hey lawn fanatic, share the love

The grass is always greener, they say, on the other side of the fence. But you’re not buying that, right? You spend so much time seeding, fertilizing and otherwise pampering your grass, you’d challenge anyone to find a lusher, greener lawn than yours. And we commend you, Mr. or Mrs. Green Thumb. If you’re one […]
Published
May 19, 2019

In verse: Maine places and people

Produced by Dennis Camire This week’s poem is by Jim Thatcher of Falmouth. Crickets, Frogs, Fireflies, Owls, and Cosmos By Jim Thatcher Tonight, out here on the edge of this meadow I call my Star Field, where I come many nights to follow the constellations through their seasons, I am greeted not by the usual […]
Published
May 19, 2019

How a Lisbon auctioneer made a name for himself selling seemingly ordinary items for six figures

Lisbon’s Daniel Buck Soules has appraised rare finds and credible copies over his 11 years with PBS’s ‘Antiques Roadshow.’ But his greatest joys are the hunt and surprise payoffs for clients.
Published
May 12, 2019

Eats: Allagash-worthy blueberry muffins for unexpected guests

Ruth LaRoche, frequently put on the spot by her friendly woods-walking husband, offers up her go-to muffin recipe and some variations (if you can find the ingredients in your neighbor’s cabin).
Published
May 12, 2019

Motherly advice: ‘There’s always time for lovin’ when there’s chicken in the oven’

‘Love every girl your boys bring home.’ ‘Don’t play with sticks.’ ‘Hydrate!’ ‘Life is a self-fulfilling prophesy.’ Readers recall their moms’ words of wisdom.

Sign In: