Payal Gangishetti

Times Record

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.

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Published
August 12, 2021

State, local agencies try new strategies to fight skyrocketing drug overdose deaths

The program has had positive results in Lisbon.
Published
August 10, 2021

Topsham fair in full swing despite pandemic surge

Vendors and fairgoers said they were glad to be back after the annual event was canceled last year.
Published
August 10, 2021

Bowdoinham’s annual 5K chicken race and fun run returns

All proceeds from the event benefit the Bowdoinham Community School to support the school’s innovative enrichment programs.
Published
August 9, 2021

Man found dead after Lisbon house fire is identified

Investigators say the fire’s cause was accidental.
Published
August 7, 2021

Man found dead in Lisbon mobile home fire

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire that broke out at a mobile home on Sabattus Creek Drive.
Published
August 5, 2021

Topsham Fair set to kick off without COVID-19 restrictions

Masks, while recommended for people who aren’t vaccinated, will not be mandated at this year’s event.
Published
August 3, 2021

Topsham butcher shop, a family business for 92 years, to close

While the retail side of L&P Bisson and Sons is closing due to a lack of workers and health issues in the family, other facets of the business will continue.
Published
August 1, 2021

Topsham motorcyclist injured in Bowdoin crash, flown to hospital

A Sagadahoc County deputy attempted to pull the motorcyclist over for speeding, but the operator did not slow down.
Published
July 29, 2021

Bowdoinham group works to boost interest in farm matchmaking website

The website is part of a larger Farmland Inventory Project aimed at connecting landowners with aspiring farmers.
Published
July 22, 2021

Bowdoin student, 11, raffling his new bike to raise funds for child’s treatment

Connor Dobbyn, 13, is battling a rare genetic disorder, but could be helped by Connor Ridley of Bowdoin Central School.