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.
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PublishedJune 3, 2024
Sagadahoc County updates its emergency notification system
The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency is switching from CodeRed to Rave emergency alert notification system.
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PublishedJune 2, 2024
Blue Envelope Program slowly spreading around Maine’s police forces
Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine is working to expand the program aimed at avoiding escalated interactions with police.
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PublishedMay 31, 2024
Mt. Ararat High School has a valedictorian trio
Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham graduates 185 seniors with commencement at noon Sunday, June 9.
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PublishedMay 30, 2024
RSU 1 school budget passes and moves on to voters
The school budget has passed muster at Regional School Unit 1 and now heads to the ballot for a final vote June 11.
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PublishedMay 30, 2024
Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to host Just for the Halibut fundraiser
The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association is serving up a live fillet demonstration and dinner fundraiser at Luke’s Lobster Portland Pier Thursday, June 6.
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PublishedMay 29, 2024
Bostonian Jack Lynch to perform live comedy night at Topsham cinema
Prepare your funny bone for a night of laughs at Smitty’s Cinema in Topsham.
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PublishedMay 26, 2024
Bath educator recognized for work in environmental education
First- and second-grade teacher Lorna Fake is recognized for making the natural world a part of her classroom.
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PublishedMay 23, 2024
Ways to observe Memorial Day in the Brunswick-Bath area
Towns in the area are hosting a series of events to honor veterans and service members this Memorial Day.
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PublishedMay 23, 2024
Bath-area school board weighs later school start times, banning cellphones
The Regional School Unit 1 assistant superintendent made a presentation to the board about how the possible changes could improve students’ mental health.
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PublishedMay 23, 2024
Maine DOT deploys new sensor system to improve highway work zone safety
A new early warning system is in place to monitor traffic volume and speed at a pavement preservation project on Interstate 295 between Gardiner and Topsham.