The keel laying marks the beginning of construction of the USS William Charette, named for a Medal of Honor recipient.
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.
Bath busker brings a taste of the oldies
A local accordion player has become a fixture at Brackett’s Market IGA in downtown Bath. People who pass by him are hit with a wave of nostalgia for the old tunes he loves to share with locals and visitors.
State planning rehab of Brooklyn Bridge in Bowdoinham
MDOT is seeking public input on the future of the Brooklyn Bridge that runs over the Cathance River.
Brunswick’s Joshua’s Restaurant and Tavern shuttering after 35 years
Joshua’s Restaurant and Tavern’s owners have decided to leave the restaurant industry after 35 years in business. The business’ closing date is Sept. 28.
Despite Midcoast wildlife run-ins, rabies cases are down this year
The number of rabies cases is down in 2024 across the state.
Rent hike at Bowdoin mobile home park worries residents
A resident of Mountain View Estates is concerned over four recent rent hikes since the mobile home park was purchased by an out-of-state corporation.
Bowdoinham to lift its historic Town Hall next week
After previous efforts to fund the repair of the decaying Town Hall failed, Bowdoinham is starting the process of repairing the foundation of the 201-year-old building with future renovation plans in the works.
Retired brigadier general to share experiences from his new memoir in Richmond
The Richmond Public Library is hosting a free presentation and book reading of “Confessions of a Weekend Warrior” with former U.S. National Guardsman Paul “Greg” Smith.
Maine Highland Games draws in big crowds for its 45th anniversary
Hundreds of people turned out for the 45th annual Maine Highland Games presented by the Saint Andrews Society of Maine at Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick.
Entrepreneur brings Legendairy ice cream van to Bath area
Legendairy brings back an ice cream truck after years without one roaming the neighborhoods.