Payal Gangishetti

Times Record

Payal Gangishetti covers Lisbon, Topsham, and Bowdoinham for The Times Record. Payal is a 2020 graduate of the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, where she earned her Master’s degree in Global Media and Communication Studies. Before beginning at The Times Record, Payal interned with The Nonprofit Organization News in Pennsylvania.

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Published
August 17, 2021

Topsham Fair decides to stay an extra week as pandemic changes plans

A four-day Family Fun Festival begins Thursday at the Topsham Fairgrounds.
Published
August 16, 2021

Worumbo Mill redevelopment plans draw opposition from local business owners

Some business owners and residents say the town would be better served if the property became a community green space instead of housing developments.
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August 15, 2021

Topsham fair closes out 2021 season with demolition derby and packed rides

Officials said they were happy with attendance after having to cancel the fair last year.
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August 12, 2021

State, local agencies try new strategies to fight skyrocketing drug overdose deaths

The program has had positive results in Lisbon.
Published
August 10, 2021

Topsham fair in full swing despite pandemic surge

Vendors and fairgoers said they were glad to be back after the annual event was canceled last year.
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August 10, 2021

Topsham fair in full swing despite pandemic surge

The 167th Topsham fair signals a step towards normalcy for many during the ongoing pandemic. The week-long event, which runs through Sunday, was canceled last year. Visitors, vendors, business owners and 4-H animal handlers said it was good to be back. “It’s wonderful to be out here,” Lewiston resident Richard Bernard said. “It’s frustrating to sit […]
Published
August 10, 2021

Bowdoinham’s annual 5K chicken race and fun run returns

All proceeds from the event benefit the Bowdoinham Community School to support the school’s innovative enrichment programs.
Published
August 9, 2021

Man found dead after Lisbon house fire is identified

Investigators say the fire’s cause was accidental.
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August 8, 2021

Harness racing returns to Topsham fairgrounds

The event kicks off the Topsham Fair, which returns this year after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
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August 7, 2021

Man found dead in Lisbon mobile home fire

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire that broke out at a mobile home on Sabattus Creek Drive.