Mo Mehlsak is executive editor of The Forecaster, American Journal and Lakes Region Weekly. He's a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and started his career in Los Angeles, where he covered the retail side of the automotive industry for Automotive Age magazine and later became a business writer for the Los Angeles Daily News. Mo moved to Maine in 1984 with his wife and first child, and after a year as a stay-at-home dad and freelance journalist, became a business writer and columnist for the Journal Tribune in Biddeford. He eventually became the paper's features editor, editor of the weekend edition and eventually, city editor. He joined The Forecaster in 2004 as managing editor and became executive editor in 2006. Mo and his wife raised two daughters in Cape Elizabeth, and now reside in South Portland.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
The Universal Notebook: The great Americas pastime
Baseball is as American as apple pie, tostones and pozole.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Politics & Other Mistakes: Democracy’s dark side
The People’s Veto proves Maine can have too much democracy.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Here’s Something: RV models among Maine’s stranger things
Summer driving means sharing the turnpike with Chateaus and Cougars.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Letter: Balentine’s negativity is overwhelming
It has become apparent that the cave in which John Balentine resides is devoid not only of information, but of color. In his black-and-white world, any thoughtful citizen who criticizes what can be improved in this nation is labeled a “hater,” capitalism will save humanity (no adjustments allowed), and Democrats offer nothing but doom and […]
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Letter: Thanks for successful Scarborough book sale
The Friends of the Scarborough Library would like to express their gratitude to the many dedicated volunteers and patrons who helped make the 2019 Book Sale a great success. Hundreds came during this year’s event to browse our collection of more than 18,000 donated books, audio books, and DVDs. The funds earned help provide supplemental […]
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Letter: Diamon right, Beem wrong about schools
Regarding public funding of religious schools, Al Diamon is right on the mark and Edgar Allen Beem is confused. Proponents of public funding of religious schools haven’t considered the consequence of schools of all religions receiving public funds, e.g., Muslim, Bahai, Jewish, Buddhist, etc. Public schools are a manifestation of American inclusiveness, i.e, any American […]
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Letter: Chebeague ferry operator appreciates tax break
About 65 times a year, the Chebeague Transportation Co. is alerted by island rescue personnel to be ready to ferry injured or sick passengers to ambulances on the mainland for emergency care. CTC crews are on call, 24/7/365 to provide this free service to our community. Lives have been saved. Although CTC is a nonprofit, […]
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Letter: No reason to hike Falmouth mooring fee
“Fishing, swimming, sunbathing, dog walking, kayaking, and sightseeing are just some of the activities our residents and visitors enjoy” at Falmouth Town Landing, according to Police Chief John Kilbride. If that’s the case, why is he raising fees on the majority of mooring holders who never use it? At least two-thirds of mooring holders do […]
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Letter: Balentine column off the mark on 4 issues
Regarding John Balentine’s recent column, “Bad bills abound in 129th Legislature”: • On death with dignity, as someone who has incurable cancer, I appreciate the opportunity to select death rather than spend the last six months of my life in an ICU. You really need to think more about your personal end-of-life care and not […]
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PublishedJuly 3, 2019
Cape Elizabeth Town Council to discuss aid for asylum-seekers
Councilors on July 8 are also scheduled to vote on a new Comprehensive Plan for the town.
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