Originally from a small town outside of Chicago, Kristian first moved to the East Coast for college. After completing school, living briefly in Central Asia, working in the real estate industry and studying journalism, she moved to Maine for the opportunity to cover vibrant, Midcoast communities. When she's not reporting, you can find her exploring new towns, hiking or painting.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2024
Second part of Brunswick Landing development underway
The Atlantic Pointe development at 10 Townsend Lane is now starting the second phase of its project as it begins renting out available apartments.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2024
CMP: Climate change is driving frequent storm damage
Severe weather and its impact on Maine infrastructure are prompting many to once again point the finger at one looming culprit: climate change.
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PublishedJune 27, 2024
Freeport-area parents aim to curb cellphones in schools
The group, RSU5 Alliance for Thoughtful Technology, was spearheaded in recent weeks by Annie Ware with the help of several other parents. The goal, Ware said, is to address smartphone and social media use among kids prior to high school.
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PublishedJune 24, 2024
With Russian trial looming, Bowdoin College reflects on alumnus Evan Gershkovich’s detention
Bowdoin College alum calls for continued support in detained journalist Evan Gershkovich’s trial. The long-anticipated judicial proceedings come amid Cold War-era political tensions, according to one Bowdoin College professor.
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PublishedMay 30, 2024
Fire crews respond to fire, possible explosion at Bowdoinham home
The Bowdoinham Fire Department is responding to a suspected explosion on Ridge Road.
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PublishedMay 4, 2024
Bowdoin College professors sign letter supporting Gaza protesters
College professors condemned severe responses by universities and police to protests across the country and called on the school to honor a referendum that students are voting on this week.
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PublishedApril 29, 2024
Bath ospreys snub CMP’s new perch; advocate calls for pole barrier removal
Bath’s Leeman Highway ospreys, which are monitored closely by local bird watchers, have so far rejected a new nesting perch CMP installed along the highway after removing a nest in early April.
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PublishedApril 14, 2024
CMP’s removal of Bath osprey nest sparks outrage, utility plans to give birds a new home
A Bath osprey nest was removed before the April nor’easter, sparking outrage among some residents. Now, CMP announced that it plans to remedy the removal by installing a nesting platform.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
How to keep those eclipse glasses out of the landfill
A sustainable product refill shop will donate undamaged eclipse glasses to nationwide recycling campaigns.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2024
BIW gets contract to maintain Zumwalt-class destroyers
The Navy renewed a contract with ship-building company Bath Iron Works to continue services on three Bath-built Zumwalt destroyers.