The candidates discuss the changing needs of students and the growing trend of parents’ rights in curriculum matters.
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 inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath to convert streetlights to LEDs
The city of Bath this summer will upgrade 646 streetlights to lighting fixtures with LED bulbs, which will be longer lasting and have lower voltage and CO2 emissions than those now in place, according to the city. The lights will have smart controls, allowing the city to control the timing and brightness. They will be […]
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Boatloads of fun planned for Bath museum’s annual Community Day
A new activity tent and the presence of Maine’s First Ship will be part of a range of activities at Maine Maritime Museum on Saturday, May 20.
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Brunswick will celebrate new fire station next week
The public is invited to an opening ceremony and building tours on May 25.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Windham teachers feel impact of heated book challenge controversy
Staff members are becoming reluctant to respond to harassment of LGBTQ+ students out of concern they will be targeted, and they have been on the receiving end of harassment themselves.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Grassroots group provides speedy support for asylum seekers
The Neighbors in Need Facebook group, with 2,600 members, is ‘a beautiful space’ that works directly to get refugees set up in Maine, organizers say.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Finding Our Voices hosts community conversation on domestic abuse
A May 10 event in Freeport featuring eight survivors is designed to address misconceptions and stigmas about domestic abuse.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Show and Tell’ at State Theatre will benefit young writers
The Telling Room in Portland presents an evening of storytelling and other entertainment May 9 to celebrate the creativity of youth and raise money for its programs.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick fund accepting donations for asylum seekers
The Brunswick Community Support Fund, created by the Town Council to provide assistance to the 60 asylum-seeking families expected to arrive in town this summer, is accepting donations. The funds will go towards acquisition of furniture, household items and other necessities for the families. For more information and a list of suggested donation tiers, visit […]
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Plots available at the Harpswell Community Garden
The Harpswell Community Garden at George J. Mitchell Field has plots available to those who wish to grow vegetables and be a part of a community of gardeners. Residents of Harpswell are given priority, but plots will be rented to non-residents, depending on availability. All gardeners are asked to contribute at least six hours of […]