The new rule allows residents create and rent out a small living unit on the same property as their single or two-family home.
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Bath OKs plan to turn vacant downtown building into offices, housing
The planning board approved owner and developer Sean Ireland’s proposal for the Grant Building on Centre Street.
Bath synagogue celebrates 100 years
On Jan. 31, members of Bath’s Beth Israel Congregation marched up Washington Street to their synagogue in a reenactment of the building’s dedication a century ago.
Lawsuit against Bath museum over schooner capsizing heads to negotiations
Maine Maritime Museum’s sailing vessel Mary E capsized last summer, leading to suits from passengers claiming the museum was culpable for physical and mental injuries.
Midcoast Meetings: Feb. 4-11
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Fri. 2/4 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Tues. 2/8 6 p.m. Recreation Commission 4 Sheridan Road Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 2/7 6:30 p.m. Town Council Town Hall/Zoom Tues. 2/8 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 2/9 10 […]
Empty building in downtown Bath may soon be redeveloped
The planning board will review the proposal for the Grant Building on Centre Street Tuesday.
Bath hires director of community and economic development
Emily Ruger has been hired as Bath’s new director of community and economic development. Ruger, who started Jan. 24, grew up in Camden and attended the University of Southern Maine where she earned her B.S. in Economics. She served as director of development at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland for four […]
Beth Israel synagogue celebrates 100 years in Bath
The congregation of Beth Israel held a centennial ceremony designed to mirror the celebration that was held when the synagogue opened in 1922, with a few COVID-19 adjustments.
Bath synagogue reflects on Maine’s Jewish history before centennial celebration
As Bath’s Beth Israel synagogue prepares to celebrate its centennial, the congregation is reflecting on how far the Jewish community in Maine has come in the past 100 years. On Sunday, the Beth Israel community will reenact its opening by marching with the Torahs from the intersection of Centre and Washington streets to the synagogue. […]
Bath businesses report little pushback from customers over mask mandate
The city’s mask mandate went into effect on Monday, Jan. 24.