Mark Mogensen

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Published
September 22, 2019

Adult Ed food courses: From bagels to Somali crepes to cooking on a budget

LEWISTON — The number of cooking classes offered at Lewiston Adult Education are numerous, especially compared to many other adult education programs. One reason is Lewiston Regional Technical Center’s Green Ladle program and building on the campus, which allows for expanded course opportunities. Not many high schools have such a culinary arts program. Cooking classes […]
Published
September 21, 2019

Golden holds roundtable on ending lead crisis in Maine

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, who recently announced a bill meant to eliminate major sources of lead exposure nationwide within five years, held a roundtable discussion Saturday afternoon to talk about additional ways to solve the lead paint problem in Maine.
Published
September 18, 2019

Former tavern in Sabattus slated to come down this year

Selectmen will send a second request for demolition bids, hoping to get the minimum three required.
Published
September 17, 2019

Lisbon residents favor permit hike over per-bag fee for waste disposal

Kasie Kolbe said it was the best-attended workshop in her four years on the Town Council.
Published
September 17, 2019

Turner hall in disrepair going out to bid

The GAR Hall is not covered by insurance due to its condition.
Published
September 17, 2019

Closed-door session set for Mechanic Falls investigation

Code Enforcement Officer Fred Collins asked that complaints against him be addressed in executive session.
Published
September 17, 2019

New Gloucester board briefed on solar installation

The proposal is for panels on four town buildings.
Published
September 15, 2019

Mechanic Falls firefighters bring 1931 fire truck back home

MECHANIC FALLS — Fifteen years ago, the firetruck was in a barn in a Vermont. It was just days away from being totally scrapped. Then Doug Leuhmann, a vintage firetruck restorer from Ontario happened by the barn. He bought the truck for $5,000. He had not done too much restoration on the truck since then. […]
Published
September 13, 2019

Query: We’d like to know your LEAST favorite apple

It’s apple season and there are plenty of good apples out there at area orchards. But there are some bad ones too. You know them. The tartness of a Mac turns off some people. The quick mealiness of a Delicious can sour other people. And what’s with those black apples? We’d like to know your […]
Published
September 12, 2019

Mechanic Falls town manager steps away from meeting on code officer

Zakk Maher said he is recusing himself from Monday’s session to avoid a conflict of interest.

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