Sunset Farm will be maintained indefinitely as a Forever Farm.
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 inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Public Library’s illustration exhibit to spotlight work by artists of color
The library is also seeking a person of color to curate the show.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies, The Forecaster
Single moms receive support for their families through trust
Project Home Trust provides the women with a monthly payment.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Documentary students tell their own stories on stage
‘When they put their own stories on stage, they understand on a different level what it’s like to put your story out there and the responsibility that comes with that,’ said Isaac Kestenbaum, director of the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Local landmarks could be featured in deck of cards
Towns across the state, including Windham, have submitted photos in a Maine Municipal Association contest.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Poetry coming back to the park in Bath
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Patten Free Library will hold its fourth annual Poetry Walk next month.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Campfire Institute’s outdoor programs create safe havens, community for LGBTQ+ youth
The nonprofit, which has expanded is offerings, is holding a leadership retreat and a prom for ages 12-17 next month in Bridgton.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust will expand nature programs for students
More student programs, more materials and more field trips will be made available through a recent grant to the land trust.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Dentistry all in the family at Portland practice
Russell Family Dentistry, in business for 60 years on Woodford Street, is now in its fourth generation.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Black History Month youth art contest winners announced
Winners of the seventh annual Black History Month Art Contest, hosted by UScellular and the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine, have been announced. First place went to Sasha, 11, who won $250 for her drawing of Valerie Thomas; second place went to Awinyo Billy, 8, who received $150 for his drawing of Angelo […]