Three Maine artists hope their show, “Alight on the Rocky Shores: This is not an exhibition on lighthouses,” will promote protection of a vulnerable environment.
Mikayla Patel
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.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Citizens’ recall ordinance won’t face competition on Windham ballot
The Windham Town Council fails to get enough votes to send a charter amendment about recall elections to voters in November.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Pups in the Park to raise money for Standish Community Dog Park improvements
The Sept. 16 fundraiser for solar lighting and a shade shelter will include games, food, a dog show, demonstrations and raffles.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Back-to-school season presents challenges for unhoused youth
The Midcoast Youth Center is working with an increasing number of students who don’t have a stable address or reliable caregivers.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick barbecue to honor first responders, Legion Remembrance Ceremony
Brunswick Downtown Association will host a community barbecue as a tribute to local first responders and the American Legion will hold a Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 9 at the Town Mall. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Remembrance Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the gazebo. From 11:30 a.m. […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath Book Bash celebrating kids’ lit is back and bigger this year
The Sept. 9 event includes workshops, games with authors, a costume parade and more.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham council fails to pass proposed recall ordinance
A tie vote kills the measure, which was developed to counter a citizens’ referendum on the ballot this November.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
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.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
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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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 […]