Household hazardous waste collection will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Brunswick Public Works, 9 Industry Road. Residents must pre-register through the town website, brunswickme.org, and proof of residency will be required. Public Works asks residents to leave items in their original containers, tighten caps and secure lids, identify […]
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.
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Book challenges in Windham fuel harassment at school, LGBTQ+ students say
Challenges to eight controversial books in RSU 14 have created an environment that allows more bullying to take place, the students say.
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Volunteer bike mechanic gears up for new season of donations to asylum seekers
‘Miracle worker’ Brian Diamond-Falk of Portland has so far repaired more than 300 bikes to donate to New Mainers and others in need of transportation.
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A grateful Brea Lu: ‘People take care of each other here’
In the wake of a fire at the Westbrook restaurant’s future site, locals have rallied with support, including a festive fundraiser planned for May 12.
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Review committee recommends keeping ‘Gender Queer’ at Windham High School library
The recommendation comes amid another stormy debate about book challenges in RSU 14.
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Food trucks can now set up in downtown Bath
Bath will allow three food trucks to set up shop along the waterfront downtown for the first time.
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Brunswick climate action task force seeking volunteers
Brunswick is seeking volunteers to help it develop a Climate Action Plan with the goal of making the town’s infrastructure greener and more adaptable to climate change. Task force volunteers will work with town staff members to develop sustainable initiatives for the community and oversee development of the Climate Action Plan. Responsibilities would include promoting […]
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Naturalist to give free Zoom talk on Maine’s frogs and toads
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust in Bath is hosting a free lecture via Zoom on the nine types of frogs and toads that live in Maine. Maine Master Naturalist Bryce Hach’s presentation, at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30, will include how to identify frog croaks and trills in the spring and summer and how they adapt […]
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Freeport planner to serve as interim town manager
The town will hire a search firm to assist in finding a permanent town manager to replace Peter Joseph.
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Windham-Raymond schools in middle of heated debate over controversial books
A special committee is currently reviewing three challenged books and is expected to recommend soon whether they should be removed from RSU 14 library shelves.