Mid Coast Hunger Prevention recently regained access to its allocated federal funding after almost a week of being cut off from it. The Trump administration’s planned freeze on federal funding leaves many questions unanswered.
Paul Bagnall
Staff Writer
Paul Bagnall got his start in Maine journalism writing for the Bangor Daily News covering multiple municipalities in Aroostook County. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's degree in journalism and has a keen interest in writing about the environment, history, food, healthcare and business. When not writing, Paul is working on getting his dive master certification to take story telling underneath the waves.
Bowdoinham to host Ice and Smelt Festival celebrating arts, outdoors
The annual Ice and Smelt Festival features many different art and culture events.
Midcoast Youth Center funding to expand homelessness prevention
The new state funding will allow the Bath-based nonprofit to expand existing programs and hire more staff to prevent kids and young adults from experiencing homelessness in Sagadahoc County.
Midcoast school districts brace for possibility of immigration investigations
Public school districts throughout Midcoast and Southern Maine are addressing parents’ concerns over the potential for investigations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border agents at schools.
Richmond house fire leaves one child injured
Fire crews had to return to the scene Wednesday to make sure the fire was completely out after the initial call on Tuesday.
Why projected costs for the Brunswick-Topsham bridge project soared
Long legal delays paired with soaring construction inflation raised the projected price tag from $13 million to nearly $50 million
Acoustic guitar duo to perform Valentine’s Eve concert at Bath’s Winter Street Center
Maine-based Americana musicians will perform a Valentine’s Eve concert to raise funds for the Winter Street Church next month.
Police investigate graffiti with a positive twist in Bath
Graffiti hearts and other messages have been popping up all over downtown Bath and police are looking for a suspect.
Bath Subaru donates new shoes and socks to local YMCA
The new shoes and socks were donated as part of a clothing drive partnering with Operation Warm.
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra builds youth interest by introducing instruments
Kids and adults tried their hands at an array of instruments under the supervision of band leaders and members of the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra.