Patten Free Library’s fifth annual Poetry Walk runs through April in Bath’s Library Park. What began as a social-distancing program in 2021 has become an annual tradition looked forward to by the community and staff alike. “Each year, we install about 20 poems on yard sign style signs,” Hannah Lackoff, program and outreach manager and […]
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Woolwich rep. wants free state park admission for veterans’ families
Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, introduced legislation on March 25 that would restore free admission to state parks and historic sites for the immediate family members of veterans and active military personnel. “When a person serves in the military, in many ways, so does their family,” Hepler said. “Veterans make up nearly 10% of Maine’s population, […]
Bath library seeks community support during Library Giving Day
Patten Free Library in Bath is joining libraries nationwide for Library Giving Day on April 1, a special one-day fundraising event that invites library lovers to show their support. Supporters can contribute online at patten.lib.me.us/give, in person at the library or by stopping by the library’s table at Brackett’s Market from 10 a.m. to 4 […]
Records fall as Morse, Edward Little co-op win KVAC boys swimming titles
Edward Little/Lewiston/Leavitt/Poland wins its fourth straight Class A conference title, and Morse wins its fourth straight in Class B.
Bath teacher receives ‘Oscars of teaching’ award
A Bath Middle School seventh-grade science teacher received the prestigious Milken Educator Award in front of a crowd of cheering students at a surprise ceremony Wednesday morning.