Last week’s meeting of the Topsham-based school board adjourned abruptly when children in attendance refused to wear masks.
Payal Gangishetti
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.
Bowdoinham girl missing for 5 months found safe
The 15-year-old Mt. Ararat High School student went missing in September.
Moxie Festival to return this summer to Lisbon
The traditional Moxie parade, chugging contest, 5K road race, fireworks show and car show will be held during the three-day festival.
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.
Bowdoinham rallies to help families displaced by apartment fire
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
New program to help Mt. Ararat students acquire skills, explore career opportunities
The school is starting a Community Pathways program to help students build relationships with community partners and explore career opportunities.
New woman-owned brewery makes debut in Lisbon
The brewery is located between Main Street and Route 196.
Bowdoinham seeks local input through comprehensive plan survey
The survey will give the committee members a better idea of what the community wants.
Department of Environmental Protection investigating potential PFAS contamination in Bowdoinham
Maine DEP identified 34 communities, including Bowdoinham, as high-priority sites for PFAS chemical investigation in October.
Bowdoinham teen missing for more than three months
Kayleigh Beasley was last seen at Mt. Ararat High School around 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 17.