The museum features varied, intricate work of accomplished bead artists and will offer programs so beaders can take their own art to new levels.
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 inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Joan Benoit Samuelson: ‘Idyllic childhood,’ lifelong friends in Cape Elizabeth
The Beach to Beacon 10K founder Saturday will welcome thousands of racers to “some of the most beautiful roads I’ve run on anywhere in the world.”
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Warden to teach session on digging softshell clams
Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz will teach a session on digging softshell clams at Reid State Park in Georgetown from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 8. No clam digging license is required to participate. Hentz will share clam digging techniques and information about the local clam harvesting industry. The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is sponsoring the […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Sensory-friendly visit offered at Maine Maritime Museum
The Maine Maritime Museum will offer a sensory-friendly session for families and individuals from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 20. Staff will adapt aspects of the museum galleries to create more welcoming environments for for visitors with sensory sensitivities, including modified lighting and volume levels and additional signage in galleries that are near high-level audio-visual […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
100 acres of land to be conserved near downtown Westbrook, Gorham Village
With one project near downtown Westbrook and two near Gorham Village, the Presumpcot Regional Land Trust’s goal is to ensure easy access to nature.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine Outdoor Film Festival rolling this week
Screenings, discussions and other events are taking place outdoors and inside throughout Portland.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Volunteers needed to develop plans for Brunswick recreation and conservation project
Brunswick is looking for residents to develop a master development and management plan for 229.4 acres of town property off Old Bath Road to be used for recreation and conservation. The Captain William A. Fitzgerald Recreation & Conservation Special Committee will determine types of recreational uses for the land, which includes a freshwater pond, produce […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine Outdoor Film Festival announces its 2023 lineup
The Portland-based 2023 Maine Outdoor Film Festival will feature 96 outdoor adventure and conservation films, July 20 to 30, at six different indoor and outdoor venues throughout the city. Tickets for all screenings are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Full festival entry “Gold Passes” are also available for $120. The festival schedule […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Exhibit in Freeport features art of Penobscot Bay across time
Dozens of artists featured in an upcoming book, “Art of Penobscot Bay,” are showing their work at the Thos. Moser showroom.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Mingle with cats at new Meow Lounge in Westbrook
The first of its kind in Maine, the cat cafe allows customers to enjoy the company of adoptable cats and human company, too, in a community setting.