The Brunswick Topsham Housing Authority will stop issuing vouchers, also known as Section 8 rental assistance, to save opportunities for the new housing complex being built in Topsham. The waiting list to move into the new building will also open within the next few weeks.
Paul Bagnall
Staff Writer
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.
Seven land trusts receive L.L.Bean grant funding for priority conservation projects
Through the support of the L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Program, Maine Coast Heritage Trust awarded funds ranging from $8,000-$10,000 for conservation projects in six counties across the state.
Dark Waters Tattoo and Piercing opens shop on Bath’s waterfront
Tattoo artist couple relocates shop from Auburn to Bath.
Bath at Play plans to replace playground at Grace Episcopal Church
Bath at Play gears up for an overdue update of a playground at Grace Park.
Bath City Council selects new leadership
Miriam Johnson, city councilor of Ward 7, was appointed as chairperson of the council, eyeing a busy year with a new fire station and climate change resiliency policy on the horizon.
Patten Free Library to light up with Starry Night event
The library is hosting its annual Starry Night Luminary Walk in Library Park with proceeds going to the library.
Bath Police Department to install ‘Hopeful’ sign on its building
Artist Charlie Hewitt’s message of hope spreads to Bath with a new sign.
Winter Street Concert to raise funds for Bath church’s restoration
Midcoast musicians will be performing at the Winter Street Concert Series, featuring local talents from the business and faith-based communities.
Bath nonprofit working with employers to help workers learn English
Midcoast Literacy provides English lessons at workplaces in the Midcoast and is looking to reach even more in 2025.
Bath’s First Baptist Church raising money to save its clock tower
The First Baptist Church is reaching out to the community to help fund repairs for the historic clock tower through online donations and an upcoming craft and bake sale to help pay for the matches on the grants.