Bath Iron Works’ current zero-tobacco policy forces employees to leave company property to smoke.
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Bath synagogue celebrates100th anniversary Jan. 30
Bath’s Beth Israel Congregation will celebrate the synagogue’s 100th anniversary on Jan. 30 by reenacting the occasion when the building opened. The 1922 dedication of the synagogue drew a crowd of 250, according to a newspaper clipping posted on the congregation’s website at bethisraelbath.org/. The group met at the corner of Center and Washington streets […]
Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 28-Feb. 4
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Tues. 2/1 6 p.m. Planning Board City Hall Tues. 2/1 6 p.m. Community Forestry Committee 4 Sheridan Road Wed. 2/2 4 p.m. Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee City Hall Wed. 2/2 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. […]
Bee Bath program to encourage downtown shopping
Over 40 downtown Bath businesses are participating in the Bee Bath, Buy Bath program that will give shoppers an opportunity to win a $75 or $25 Gift of Bath gift certificate each week. Bee Bath, Buy Bath runs Feb. 1-March 31. Shoppers who complete purchases at participating businesses will earn a sticker to be placed on […]
In Photos: Bath residents brave cold, lace up skates Friday
A few Bath residents flocked to Goddard’s Pond in Bath after school on Friday to ice skate before the sun set.
Midcoast animal welfare groups see uptick in donations from Betty White Challenge
Midcoast Humane, Passion for Pets Rescue and Paw in the Door Maine Cat Rescue all reported donation spikes in memory of Betty White.
Bath becomes latest Midcoast community to enact public mask mandate
The 60-day mask mandate for indoor public spaces like stores, public transportation and restaurants, goes into effect on Monday, Jan. 24.
Town History Series returns remotely for 18th installment
Patten Free Library will stream five presentations on local history starting Saturday, Jan. 22.
Bath center sees spike in number of homeless youth it serves
The Midcoast Youth Center is also seeing an increase in anxiety among youth due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bath to decide on mask mandate for indoor public spaces tonight
City councilors will review a draft mask mandate during a special public meeting at 6 p.m. at Bath City Hall.