A parent had called for the removal of “Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out,” charging its subject matter was inappropriate for young students.
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
First Ship work day to bring only women aboard
Maine’s First Ship will host its annual Women’s Shipbuilding Day Nov. 13, dedicated to encouraging female involvement in the construction of the replica of the historic pinnace Virginia.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Winning coach inducted into Bridgton Academy Hall of Fame
North Yarmouth resident Brad Smith was honored for laying the groundwork for the prep school’s successful athletic program.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Dike Newell PTA honored for community spirit in Bath
The city of Bath also awards Maine’s First Ship, a co-founder of Sagadahoc Preservation and an active student volunteer.
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Maine Maritime Museum is looking for more ‘ambassadors’
The new manager of volunteer programs is working to build up the base of the museum’s base of committed volunteers.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Morse High School brings on new theater, band directors
Morse High School has brought on two new teachers to its faculty, Sarah Coleman as theater director and Andy Chipman as band director. Coleman has a background in high school and college drama as both a director and teacher. She also works within professional theater and arts organizations. As one of her first assignments, Coleman […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Performance honors two young Freeport lives lost
Freeport Meetinghouse Arts will perform ‘Our Town’ this weekend, dedicated to Theo Ferrara and Maddison Cunningham with the hope the story will help heal the grieving community.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Rescuer of senior dogs gives ‘everything I can’
Laurie Dorr of the Finally Home shelter in North Yarmouth will hold a Pack Party this weekend to raise funds to help care for the old dogs she has taken in.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Lois Lowry to give author talk at Bath library
Lois Lowry, author of more than 40 books for children and young adults, including Newbery Award winners “The Giver” and “Number the Stars,” will speak at the Patten Free Library in Bath at 6 p.m. Saturday Oct. 15. Lowry will discuss her latest book, “On the Horizon,” which reflects on the lives lost in the […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
North Yarmouth ballot includes tweaks to town meeting, other charter amendments
Voters will decide on widening the timeframe for Town Meeting and on changes to the land use ordinance about setbacks and street frontage requirements.