Brightfield School looks forward to a new leader coupled with expanded afterschool programs for the upcoming year.
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.
Wild Blueberry Weekend brings crop into focus
Wild Blueberry Weekend kicks off August with its fourth year of celebrating the official state berry.
Bath to celebrate Arbor Day with a tree-planting ceremony
Bath invites the community to attend the Wednesday ceremony in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Family of fallen Marine helps christen USS Patrick Gallagher at Bath Iron Works
Lance Cpl. Patrick Gallagher served as a Marine in the Vietnam War.
Bath couple accused of civil rights violation for alleged racist harassment against neighbors
A Bath couple is accused of using racial slurs and xenophobic harassment against their Black neighbors, who are originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Local artists designing a 32-foot mural for D.C.-area restaurant chain
Midcoast artists and friends have been working on their latest mural in Wiscasset.
Bath Iron Works prepares to christen newest warship
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is named after Irish citizen Patrick Gallagher, who served as a lance corporal during the Vietnam War.
Sabino residents reenact boat parade after 122-year hiatus
Christine Smith revived the Sabino boat parade for a modern day reenactment for the first time in more than a century as an opportunity to connect with neighbors.
Former Bowdoinham volunteer firefighter sentenced to 17 years for sexual assault of a minor
Bowdoinham volunteer firefighter Kenneth Chase Jr. has been found guilty on charges including sexual assault, domestic violence and endangering the welfare of a child.
Topsham municipal officials looking for feedback on zoning and building codes
The town plans to do a major overhaul of zoning and building codes in seven areas.