More than 5,000 Maine workers with reduced hours received partial unemployment benefits in the past 19 months.
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 group opposes plans for ‘monstrosity’ of marijuana store in town center
Residents say it is not the right location to develop a marijuana facility, and not in compliance with zoning.
Conservation groups move to protect historic Bowdoinham property
The Maine Coast Heritage Trust will soon pass over the property to Kennebec Estuary Land Trust to carry out conservation activities.
Bowdoinham officials weigh recycling program options
The town is looking to hire a design consultant to design the facility at the former barn.
Topsham parents allege school distributed student surveys without parental consent, violating district policy
The survey was distributed to Mt. Ararat High School students as part of a health class assignment.
Missing Bowdoin man found safe
George Hillman went missing in the morning when he had gone for a walk.
Southern Midcoast Chamber seeks community help in rebranding efforts
The chamber’s role has changed over time, and they have been discussing some changes and evolution that need to happen for some time now.
Local authorities search for missing Bowdoinham teen
Kayleigh Beasley, 15, was last seen on Adams Road in Bowdoin.
Topsham Fair decides to stay an extra week as pandemic changes plans
A four-day Family Fun Festival begins Thursday at the Topsham Fairgrounds.
Topsham fair closes out 2021 season with demolition derby and packed rides
Officials said they were happy with attendance after having to cancel the fair last year.