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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PublishedNovember 15, 2023
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust’s new director puts much weight on ‘think globally, act locally’
Climate change initiatives and focusing on the local food economy are priorities for Steve Walker.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2023
Presumpscot Regional Land Trust director leaves widespread legacy
The land trust has tripled its land conservation under Rachelle Curran Apse’s watch. Apse is stepping down as executive director next month.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
Govoni, Kellner win Windham-Raymond school board seats
Windham residents also endorse a citizen-initiated recall ordinance for elected officials.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
Nov. 7 election results: Cumberland
Voters in Cumberland on Tuesday approved a change the town charter, moving the first Town Council meeting date after a June election when necessary to accommodate the Juneteenth holiday. The charter previously mandated that the council meet the first Monday after an election to swear in newly elected members. Now, members will be sworn in […]
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
Nov. 7 election results: Falmouth
Falmouth voters overwhelmingly approved a citizen’s initiative referendum Tuesday to decrease the allowed height of buildings in the town center. The vote was 2,732 to 1,719. The Town Zoning and Floodplain Management Ordinance applies to Village Center Districts and will reduce the maximum height of new buildings to 45 feet from the currently allowed 65 […]
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PublishedNovember 7, 2023
‘The Best Dog,’ nearly 100 of them, star in Maine photographer’s new book
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.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2023
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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PublishedNovember 6, 2023
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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PublishedNovember 6, 2023
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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PublishedNovember 6, 2023
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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