Mikayla Patel

The Forecaster

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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Published
August 9, 2023

Nominate Bath residents for community involvement awards

The city of Bath is seeking nominations for its 25th Annual Community Involvement Day. The city is requesting nominations for Citizen of the Year, the Youth Award, Community Project Award and the Al Smith Community Spirit Award. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 15. Nominations can be submitted online at cityofbath.com/cidawards.
Published
August 9, 2023

Bath releases proposed comprehensive plan update

Bath has released its latest proposed comprehensive plan, used to guide future growth and policy decisions in the city. Public comment is open until Aug. 31, and the city is seeking feedback on the proposal, to be reviewed before the final plan is released and sent to the City Council. This is the first update […]
Published
August 9, 2023

Town holding site walk of Topsham Fair Mall stream

The town of Topsham will host a tour of various sites along the 1.4 mile tributary stream to the Androscoggin River that runs near the Topsham Fair Mall on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Attendees will hear about the existing water quality challenges, as well as opportunities for implementing green infrastructure to […]
Published
August 8, 2023

Beyond bracelets: Museum of Beadwork opens in Portland

The museum features varied, intricate work of accomplished bead artists and will offer programs so beaders can take their own art to new levels.
Published
August 3, 2023

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.”
Published
July 26, 2023

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 […]
Published
July 26, 2023

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 […]
Published
July 26, 2023

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.
Published
July 25, 2023

Maine Outdoor Film Festival rolling this week

Screenings, discussions and other events are taking place outdoors and inside throughout Portland.
Published
July 19, 2023

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 […]