Third Act Maine, made up of retirees, is making itself seen and heard in its effort to get companies to divest in fossil fuel companies.
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
Winter farmers markets offer fresh food, familiar faces
Bath and Brunswick’s winter markets are open on Saturdays.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
RSU 14 hopeful new school will win over those who voted against it
RSU 14 board members and school officials say by the time the school opens in 2027, concerns about the project should be allayed.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Free vaccine clinic at Curtis Memorial Library
Northern Light Health will have a flu and COVID vaccine clinic at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 4, in the Morrell Meeting Room. Those who are insured should bring their insurance cards, and those who are uninsured will be covered under a grant through Agewise. Participants may sign […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Union of Maine Visual Artists to host holiday pop-up show and sale
The nonprofit group hopes the downtown Portland show will draw shoppers new to its offerings and help its artists build community.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust’s new director puts much weight on ‘think globally, act locally’
Climate change initiatives and focusing on the local food economy are priorities for Steve Walker.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Presumpscot Regional Land Trust director leaves widespread legacy
The land trust has tripled its land conservation under Rachelle Curran Apse’s watch. Apse is stepping down as executive director next month.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Govoni, Kellner win Windham-Raymond school board seats
Windham residents also endorse a citizen-initiated recall ordinance for elected officials.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Nov. 7 election results: Cumberland
Voters in Cumberland on Tuesday approved a change the town charter, moving the first Town Council meeting date after a June election when necessary to accommodate the Juneteenth holiday. The charter previously mandated that the council meet the first Monday after an election to swear in newly elected members. Now, members will be sworn in […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Nov. 7 election results: Falmouth
Falmouth voters overwhelmingly approved a citizen’s initiative referendum Tuesday to decrease the allowed height of buildings in the town center. The vote was 2,732 to 1,719. The Town Zoning and Floodplain Management Ordinance applies to Village Center Districts and will reduce the maximum height of new buildings to 45 feet from the currently allowed 65 […]