Authorities said Allan Thomas Vigil, of Bath, set a fire in June 2022 that burned down more than half of the Dike Newell School, rendering it unusable.
Jason Claffey
Jason Claffey is a reporter covering the Brunswick and Bath area for The Times Record. He graduated from Boston University with a communications degree and started his journalism career in 2005 in the sports department of The Boston Globe. Since 2007, he has covered local, state and national news in the Northeast for several publications.
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Bath Iron Works and union start contract talks this week
Machinists Union Local S6 went on strike during the last contract negotiations in 2020 and said it’s willing to strike again if necessary.
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Brunswick lawmaker’s plan for emergency shelter grants garners support
State Rep. Poppy Arford sponsored a bill that would provide emergency shelters with grants to expand, renovate and acquire new buildings.
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Wiscasset man dies in apparent intentional crash, police say
The man drove into a tree on Birch Point Road, igniting a fire that forced the evacuation of a nearby home, police said.
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Brunswick indoor food pantry reopens after pandemic shutdown
The Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program has seen a rise in demand for its food pantry due to the expiration of pandemic benefits and higher food and housing costs.
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Bath police rescue bald eagle
The apparently sick or injured juvenile bald eagle was found near the Androscoggin River and transported to a wild bird rehab facility for treatment.
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Woolwich ‘MasterChef’ contestant’s apple crumble a sweet success
Nina Interlandi Bell was again awarded for cooking her region’s best dish as she advanced in the competition.
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Brunswick Staples workers trying to unionize
Twelve workers at the Brunswick Staples submitted a petition to the National Labor Relations Board requesting to form a union.
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Contentious federal defense bill could bring BIW new destroyers, parking garage
The $886 million defense bill making its way through Congress includes key provisions for Bath Iron Works.
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Bath Rep. Sean Paulhus resigns to take register of probate appointment
Paulhus, a Democrat in his third term, will replace Jean Guzzetti, who said she’s stepping down to run for state Senate and attend law school.