The southern Midcoast towns have been working with consultants to survey and access waterfront areas for potential impacts from sea level rise and are now preparing to take action.
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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Dike Newell students set to start school
The first day of the 2022-23 school year for students who would normally attend Dike Newell Elementary School will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the building that formerly housed the Bath Technical Center at 826 Shipbuilder Drive in Bath. The change in venue came after an alleged arsonist set fire to the school June 11, […]
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Sharing the harvest put free produce on the table
Merrymeeting Gleaners hosts its weekly sharing table Wednesday in front of the Topsham Public Library, and will continue through the winter, taking operations inside once the weather turns.
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Bath dad launches plan for ship-themed community playground
Building a privately funded playground at Library Park, which would need City Council approval, has seen a fair amount of support so far.
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Block party will benefit Midcoast Athletic Recreation Complex project
Flight Deck Brewing and Wild Oats will host a block party from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 10 to benefit the Midcoast Athletic Recreation Complex to be built at Brunswick Landing. The Block Party will be held at the parking lot between Flight Deck Brewing and Wild Oats and will feature at least four food trucks, outdoor […]
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Freeport man’s vision: Disabled will reside with dignity
The goal of Paul Linet’s nonprofit 3i Housing of Maine is to create affordable apartments, with a big focus on assistive technology, for people with physical disabilities.
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Burt Dow would be proud: Father, daughter pair up to build replica of Tidely-Idley
In the wake of their success, Sam Coolidge and his daughter Hazel of Scarborough are writing a children’s book about their mission to build the boat.
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Brunswick council to consider moving voting site
The Town Council will hold a public hearing Sept. 6 on possibly relocating the polls to the Recreation Center from the junior high.
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Cause of large brush fire in Harpswell remains under investigation
The blaze took three days and the help of several other fire departments to contain.
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Be a friend, make a friend: Kindness Day Bath almost here
The annual event encourages people to simply be nice, with a make-a-friend booth, free hugs from a “lobster,” flowers and trolley rides among the offerings.