The Town History Series is a long-standing Patten Free Library tradition that brings together the library’s member communities to learn about and celebrate each town’s local history. The town of Arrowsic, Bath Historical Society, Georgetown Historical Society, West Bath Historical Society and Woolwich Historical Society each select a speaker to present on an aspect of […]
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Mild winter chills snow removal industry
Larger snow removal businesses can weather mild winters thanks to steady contracts with commercial clients, but independent plow operators have struggled to make money this season.
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Hepler prioritizes local issues after winning reelection to House
Unofficial results show Democrat Allison Hepler won Tuesday’s race for the House District 49, which includes West Bath, Arrowsic, Georgetown, Phippsburg and Woolwich.
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Candidates for new District 49 want to combat high cost of living on coast
Current District 53 Rep. Allison Hepler and Georgetown business owner Kelly James both hope to combat high housing and energy costs.
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Sharing the harvest put free produce on the table
Merrymeeting Gleaners hosts its weekly sharing table Wednesday in front of the Topsham Public Library, and will continue through the winter, taking operations inside once the weather turns.
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Fire chief: Hard economic times have caused ‘critically low volunteer numbers’
Over half of the 15 fire departments in Sagadahoc County are operated by both volunteer firefighters and EMTs.
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Regional School Unit 1 voters approve school budget
Regional School Unit 1 voters on Tuesday approved a $40.2 million budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year. RSU 1 includes Bath, Phippsburg, Arrowsic and Woolwich, where residents backed the budget by a vote of 1,062-263. Residents also voted in favor of the budget validation referendum process in RSU 1 for an additional three years.
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Bath-area board chooses long-term solution over tax cut
The Regional School Unit 1 Board of Directors approved a $40.2 million budget proposal for 2023 on Monday.
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Town History Series returns remotely for 18th installment
Patten Free Library will stream five presentations on local history starting Saturday, Jan. 22.