From moral support to financial donations, including $10,000 raised at a fundraising event last weekend, the Bath community has showered the fire-damaged Dike Newell School’s students and teachers with “an outpouring of love,” the PTA says.
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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Topsham local completes coast-to-coast bike trek
Ivan McTaggart is reaching the end of a 45-day bike trip from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine.
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Bath names new director of sustainability and environment
Rod Melanson, who previously worked in the Topsham planning office with a focus on natural resources, has taken the newly created position in Bath.
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Maine Maritime Museum appoints interim head as new executive director
Chris Timm said he’s excited to expand the museum’s programming and exhibits.
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Second chance at life impels Brunswick veteran to ‘be better,’ serve others
Retired Army Command Sgt. Gretchen Evans will be presented with the Pat Tillman Award for Service for her advocacy work since suffering a traumatic brain injury in Afghanistan.
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Brunswick artist celebrates the fishermen behind the industry
Matt Barter has used his creative talent to portray the working harbors of Maine for much of his life. Now he’s using is work to raise money for Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association.
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Bath Heritage Days back, aims to ‘honor the tradition’
After two years without the ability to gather in celebration, the festival’s organizers want to give people what they’ve missed.