The Bath Area Family YMCA broke ground last week on a new preschool building that will allow it to serve 32 more children.
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.
Brunswick residents divided over budget hikes during hearing
Some were wary of a projected 7.4% property tax increase, while others said additional spending is needed to maintain services.
Brunswick delays election after secretary of state’s denial
The Brunswick Town Council attempted to switch polling sites from the junior high school to the recreation center to avoid a conflict with the school day.
Bath can expect 4% property tax hike if budget plans approved
Property taxes for a $300,000 home in Bath would increase about $240 if the preliminary municipal, school and county budgets are approved.
Potential redevelopment of old Bath cannery site advances
An environmental assessment is underway at the old Stinson Seafood cannery along the Bath waterfront ahead of its potential sale.
New Brickyard Hollow brewpub opening in Brunswick
Brickyard Hollow, founded in Yarmouth in 2017, is opening its seventh location in Brunswick Monday.
‘We must make changes’: Brunswick students raise awareness of sexual violence
Brunswick High School students gathered to observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month and promote resources for victims.
Spirit of Bath: ‘Tony Dancer’ again recognized for volunteerism
Antonio Garreton, a longtime dance teacher in Bath, received a Maine Spirit of America award for his work with the Bath Area Food Bank and Midcoast Youth Center.
Brunswick parents object to changes to school special education service
The Brunswick School Department rescheduled and reduced hours for its extended school year service for special education students.
BIW destroyer production ramping up after delays, admiral says
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday joined Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King on a tour of Bath Iron Works Monday.