Harpswell residents approved a $6.9 million budget last week after rejecting a proposal for the town to acquire Harpswell Coastal Academy campus. William “Bart” Beattie and Gregory Greenleaf were the winners in a three-way race for two seats on the SAD 75 school board that also included incumbent Eric Lusk. The town budget is up […]
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 inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freedom Reads sets up ‘micro-libraries’ at Windham prison
The nonprofit organization’s founder says supplying books to prisons builds community and inspires hope among the incarcerated.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath to host future land use workshop
As part of its Comprehensive Plan update, Bath will host a workshop on future land use from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, at Bath City Hall Auditorium. Participants will be led in a discussion of different ideas about housing, business, retail, public spaces and climate resilience. The input will be used in developing […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell town meeting, school board election March 11
Harpswell voters will convene at Harpswell Community School Saturday, March 11, for the annual Town Meeting and a school board election. Polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to cast ballots for two seats on the SAD 75 Board of Directors. Voters will choose among incumbent Eric Lusk and challengers William “Bart” Beattie […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Small towns get tool to help efforts to preserve working waterfronts
Harpswell plans to be among the users of a new inventory template to assess the economic impact of their marine industries.
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Hard Hats with Heart event rescheduled
The Hard Hats with Heart program, designed to help construction workers in Maine prevent heart problems, has rescheduled its education event in Westbrook for April 20. The event, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 33 Elmwood Ave., will feature a talk by a local heart disease survivor, a CPR demonstration, bowling, bocce, refreshments and more. […]
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Windham vet walking to all corners of U.S., finding big hearts along the way
Matt Dyer’s 5,871-mile journey has evolved from a fitness challenge to a “people challenge” motivated by the kind people he meets on his route.
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Patten Free Library launches Teen Pantry
The Patten Free Library’s new Teen Pantry is open, offering free food, toiletries, school supplies, first aid, clothing and other items to youth in need. The Bath Area Food Bank is providing most of the supplies, but community members and library patrons have also been donating. Members of the library’s knitting circle have provided homemade […]
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SAD 75 superintendent pursues diversity, equity initiatives
The creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee and the help of a consultant to set goals will allow the schools to work on racial and inclusion problems, Superintendent Steve Connolly says.
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Thousands expected at Westbrook’s Winterfest
MARCH 2 EDITOR’S NOTE: Winterfest has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 5, due to a stormy weather forecast.