The revived Midcoast chapter of the Union of Maine Visual Artists provides artists with more venues to show their work, including a juried show this month in Belfast.
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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Gorham woman revels in retirement as time to reach her peak
Solo adventuring, on the Camino de Santiago and Mount Everest, gives Marieta Atienza, 68, a recently retired nurse, a new lease on life.
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Patten Free Library serves up local history for newcomers, old timers alike
The Bath library’s Town History Series will be presented to in-person audiences for the first time since before the pandemic.
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Bath eighth graders hit the books with little buddies
An eighth grade class in Bath wraps up a reading project by writing customized stories for their kindergarten partners.
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Harpswell seeks feedback for comprehensive plan update
The Select Board of Harpswell recently created a Comprehensive Plan Task Force to work on updating the town’s comprehensive plan. The task force meets every third Thursday at 2:30 p.m. The town is seeking feedback from residents. To weigh in, go to compplan2024-harpswell.hub.arcgis.com.
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Sharing Table on Tuesdays at Brunswick library
For those seeking free, fresh produce this winter, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program and the Merrymeeting Gleaners qill host their Sharing Table every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. outside Brunswick’s Curtis Memorial Library or in the atrium. The produce will be available on a first come, first served basis.
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Free admission weekends at Maine Maritime Museum
Bath Savings is sponsoring admission-free weekends at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath this month and in February and March. Weekend visitors can receive indoor tours of the Percy and Small shipyard, held at 1 p.m. on Saturdays, and enjoy new exhibits which include, “Women Behind the Lens: The Photography of Emma D. Sewall, Josephine Ginn […]
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New programs for kids at Bath Library
The Patten Free Library Children’s Room is continuing many of its popular programs in 2023 and adding new offerings. The new Head of Children’s Services, Mary Randall, will oversee weekly programming at the library, which includes Babytime Mondays at 10:15 a.m. beginning Jan. 23, Lego Club on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. and All Ages Storytime […]
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Winter Guide: Pineland Farms offers a wealth of activities
While the weather may sometimes forget, the winter season is undoubtedly upon us. Determined to find ways of avoiding the annual winter blues, I took a trip to Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, a 5,000-acre working farm ripe with recreational activities, skiing trails, farm animals and more. When there’s snow, Pineland bustles with cross-country skiers, […]
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Parents’ rights group takes hold in SAD 75
The local chapter of Parents’ Rights in Education has some issues with student civil rights teams and curriculum materials in SAD 75.