Mikayla reports on the Midcoast region of Maine, writing about everything from local artists, to environmental issues, to affordable housing. She is passionate about sharing the stories of community members who may feel unheard. When not reporting, she can be found spending time with her dogs or at her local coffee shop. Past journalism experience includes the Greenfield Recorder and Editor in Chief of The Sophian, the newspaper of Smith College.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2023
Town continues combating pollution of Topsham Fair Mall Stream
The town has been working to address environmental concerns at the stream, which runs into the Androscoggin River, since 2014.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2023
Bath Book Bash to return to Library Park
The Bath Book Bash will return to Library Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 9 with 35 children’s authors and illustrators. The day will include the chance to meet with authors, purchase books, attend author workshops and story times and meet beloved children’s character Pete the Cat. There will be a variety of […]
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PublishedAugust 23, 2023
Brunswick seeks feedback on climate action plan
Brunswick, with the help of the Greater Portland Council of Governments, is working on drafting a new Climate Action Plan, which will guide the reduction of pollution and help create new jobs as the town transitions to a cleaner energy economy. This process consists of an emissions inventory, vulnerability assessment and community involvement. To give […]
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PublishedAugust 23, 2023
Culvert remediation work in Brunswick
Beginning Monday, Aug. 28, the portion of the Crystal Spring Farm Garden Trail that crosses Mare Brook in Brunswick will be closed for culvert remediation work. The trail will reopen Friday, Sept. 1. Restoration work is necessary because the culvert system is currently rusted and undersized, increasing the velocity of water flowing downstream and affecting […]
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PublishedAugust 23, 2023
Harpswell wants extra input on comprehensive plan update
Harpswell is creating a new comprehensive plan for 2024 to guide future decisions and policies, drafted by the Comprehensive Plan Task Force. The task force held an in-person “Visioning Session,” but is still seeking additional input from the public, including a survey on the community’s vision for Harpswell. Residents can join discussion boards relating to […]
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PublishedAugust 22, 2023
USM radio station celebrates 50 years of broadcasting
What started as a pirate radio station in a college dorm room turned into decades of helping University of Southern Maine students grow and to make waves in the world of broadcasting.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2023
After years of advocacy, rail trail will link Standish-Fryeburg
The Mountain Division Trail Alliance has approval to connect existing portions of the trail in Windham and Fryeburg, with the ultimate goal of a continuous off-road path from Portland to Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2023
Cambodian community launches fundraiser for center, temple in Westbrook
Watt Samaki Temple, now in Buxton, and Khmer Maine are partnering on a two-phase project that includes a cultural center, monks’ residence, traditional temple and worship hall.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2023
Land trust and Georgetown work to restore Swett Marsh
Water in the marsh, which filters into the Kennebec River and then the Gulf of Maine, hasn’t been flowing or draining correctly for hundreds of years.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2023
Brunswick seeks input for climate action plan
Brunswick’s new climate action plan will identify key areas of risk that are most vulnerable to climate change, as well as determining short and long-term actions that can reduce emissions and build resilience to impacts of climate change. The town is looking for feedback from residents, and has posted a survey to gauge how the […]
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