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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.

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  • Published
    March 13, 2024

    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.

  • Published
    March 12, 2024

    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.

  • Published
    March 7, 2024

    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 […]

  • Published
    March 6, 2024

    South Portland elects Beck as House District 122 representative

    Matthew Beck received 1,206 of 1,678 votes in Tuesday’s special election and was sworn in on Wednesday.

  • Published
    March 6, 2024

    Brunswick High School Players to perform ‘Phantom of the Opera’

    Brunswick High School Players, a theater program for Brunswick students, will perform the classic musical, “Phantom of the Opera,” at 7 p.m. March 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23, and at 2 p.m. March 17 at the high school’s Cooker Theater. The main cast is made up of 20 students with ballerinas, a chorus and […]

  • Published
    March 6, 2024

    Midcoast Youth Center requests Easter candy

    Midcoast Youth Center, a nonprofit that serves housing- and food-insecure students and families in the Midcoast region, will hold an Easter egg hunt on March 31 at 10 a.m. at Maritime Field in Bath. The hunt is free to join. Candy donations can be dropped off at the youth center at 4 Old Brunswick Road […]

  • Published
    March 6, 2024

    Talk sustainable energy options at Bath library

    The Bath Climate Conversations series returns this month with “Demystifying Renewable Electricity” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. The discussion, presented by the city Climate Action Commission, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and Patten Free Library, will go over different options for supporting renewable energy, including installing it in homes, taking part in a community solar […]

  • Published
    March 6, 2024

    Artists wanted for Banners Over Bath

    Main Street Bath is giving out canvas banners for community members to paint, which its volunteers will hang around the city throughout the month of April. It asks that banners be painted in acrylic or oil-based paints that can tolerate outdoor conditions. This year’s banner theme is “flora and fauna,” and submissions must be returned […]

  • Published
    March 6, 2024

    Upcoming forum on Mitchell Field administrative building

    Harpswell will hold a public meeting March 19 at 6 p.m. at the town office regarding plans for the administrative building at Mitchell Field. The building sits on a large open space in the field. Residents have proposed using it for educational opportunities like a library or marine studies, a potential shared resource for nonprofits and […]

  • Published
    March 5, 2024

    Access at heart of Portland Museum of Art’s Youth Art Month

    The museum showcases young artists’ work throughout the month of March with a celebration to be held Saturday.