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
February 7, 2022

Moxie Festival to return to Lisbon this summer

The traditional Moxie parade, chugging contest, 5K road race, fireworks show and car show will be held during the three-day festival.
Published
February 6, 2022

Harpswell to fill vacant seat on MSAD 75 school board

A new school board member is likely to be appointed by March 17.
Published
February 6, 2022

Water quality to be improved in Topsham Fair Mall stream watershed

The Topsham Select Board on Thursday authorized the town’s planning department to sign a grant agreement with Maine DEP to fund the project.
Published
February 3, 2022

Topsham Charter Committee votes to keep town meeting form of government

The decision was made after the majority of the town’s residents spoke in favor of the current form of town government.
Published
February 2, 2022

Bowdoinham’s solar project edges closer to going live

The town’s select board will vote Feb. 8 on an agreement that would allow ReVision Energy to install the solar array on the public works building.
Published
February 1, 2022

Topsham might see an increase in vehicle renewal, registration fees

The tax office is proposing the town raise the fees by $2, which could lead to a nearly $19,000 increase in revenue for the town where at least 9,000 vehicles are registered annually.
Published
January 31, 2022

Pair of busy Lisbon intersections to get 360-degree cameras for better traffic management

The cameras will be installed at intersections of Routes 196 and 9 and Route 196 and Capital Avenue.
Published
January 28, 2022

Harpswell school board member cites ‘toxic’ atmosphere as reason for resignation

Maine School Administrative District 75 school board member Alison Hawkes resigned Jan. 19.
Published
January 27, 2022

Bowdoinham rallies to help families displaced by apartment fire

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Published
January 26, 2022

Brunswick, Topsham will soon begin multi-year project to replace hazardous lead pipes

Department officials will conduct a survey in March to identify customers using old, galvanized water pipes. The total cost of the project is still unknown.