Mechanic Falls petition effort to recall council stalls

Mark Mogensen

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July 17, 2019

Mechanic Falls petition effort to recall council stalls

The citizen-initiated petition drive was spurred in part by the town’s refusal to offer more details behind Town Manager Zakk Maher’s dismissal.
Published
July 15, 2019

Mechanic Falls petition effort launched to recall majority of Town Council

An effort to recall four town councilors began Monday when Mark Elliott presented a signed affidavit to interim Town Clerk Julie Ward, the result of the controversial dismissal of Town Manager Zakk Maher.
Published
July 2, 2019

Lisbon couple want to hit brakes on plan they say could keep tired truckers on the road

Since an exhausted trucker killed their son in a 1993 crash, Steve and Daphne Izer have fought for stricter rules, but the Trump administration is looking to peel back some existing regulations.
Published
June 25, 2019

Mechanic Falls residents want answers, but councilors are not talking

The standing-room-only crowd strongly criticized councilors on several fronts, including holding a meeting of such high public interest at 9 a.m. on a weekday.
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 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
April 28, 2019

The life and times of screen star Judith Ivey and why she’s directing Maine play

You know her face. You don’t know her story. The stage and screen star talks about her life and why she’s directing ‘Fireflies’ at Lewiston’s Public Theatre in May.
Published
April 16, 2019

Investigators believe fatal Sabattus fire started near wood stove

Darlene Shores, 63, lived in the house that had been without electricity and running water since 2013, according to state investigators.
Published
March 10, 2019

Auburn teen charged with driving over 100 mph on Minot Avenue

AUBURN — A 19-year-old Auburn man was charged with travelling at double the posted speed limit on Minot Avenue Saturday, according to Maine State Police. Police said the incident started at about 4:40 Saturday afternoon when Trooper Nathan Jamo of Troop B was patrolling eastbound on Minot Avenue and noticed a vehicle approaching him “at […]
Published
March 10, 2019

Proposal for 5-year dam rebuild to be aired in Rumford

The Maine Land Use Planning Commission is set to hold a hearing on the hydropower company’s proposal March 19.

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