Aliza Eliazarov, who will sign copies of her book Saturday in Portland, tracked down and photographed a diversity of dogs all over Maine and says each has a “standout” story.
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 inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine’s Raising Readers handing reins to national organization
Reach Out and Read, along with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, will take over distributing free books to Maine children ages 5 and under.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell seeks members for short-term rental task force
Harpswell is seeking members for a new Short-Term Rentals Policy Task Force created by the Select Board. The task force will assess short-term rentals and their effects in Harpswell and develop regulatory policy for ultimate approval by Town Meeting. In addition to a Select Board and Planning Board representatives, the town would like to include […]
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Maine Maritime Museum hosts annual Fall Book Sale
Maine Maritime Museum will host its annual Fall Book Sale, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 10-12. The fall sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature a variety of used, rare and one-of-a-kind books on topics ranging from local history to maritime and boating history and more. Cost of museum admission […]
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Midcoast Youth Center receives donation of new car
Lee Auto Malls, in partnership with Efficiency Maine, has provided the Midcoast Youth Center with a free two-year lease on an all-electric 2023 Toyota bZ4X. The nonprofit youth center will use the car to shuttle teens to school, medical, dental and counseling appointments, college visits and more. Midcoast Youth Center, based in Bath, provides services […]
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Midcoast law enforcement’s new mental health liaison says listening and connection is key to his job
Area law enforcement’s new mental health liaison Michael Maudlin says his role is to get the right resources to people in crisis and get police officers “back on the road to handle the calls they’re trained for.” “Ideally, we get them help and get the right direction for them, and then hopefully it will be […]
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South Portland resident’s Halloween haunted walk makes spooky return
Nolan Moon will host his second annual ‘haunted walk’ Oct. 27, 28 and 31 at his home on Dawson Street.
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Bath Savings Bank donates $2,500 to Independence Association
Bath Savings Bank has donated $2,500 to help the Independence Association in replacing old windows at its Brunswick group home for people with intellectual disabilities. The donation will be used as part of an improvement plan for the Spring Street group home, which serves people in the Brunswick area. The nonprofit has provided employment opportunities, […]
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Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Brunswick and Harpswell
Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics for ages 5 and older will be held at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, and Monday, Oct. 30, by appointment. Call 373-2350 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will be available Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 6 p.m., and Nov. 4 from […]
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Brunswick-Topsham farmers market named best in Maine a second time
The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust’s Farmers’ Market, established in 1999, is one of the largest summer farmers markets in the state.