About 600 Bath-area students gather free school supplies from the annual Set for Success event each year, which is short of its $20,000 goal.
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Brunswick, Bath look to expand composting services
Bath and Brunswick are looking to expand their composting programs, in part to offset fees incurred by processing waste. “The point is to try to spread the concept of composting out into the community,” said Bath Public Works Director Lee Leiner. “It’s never too early to try to start to change the culture a little […]
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Navy ditches futuristic railgun that could have been used aboard BIW-built ships
The Navy instead is devoting resources to hypersonic missiles.
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Midcoast domestic violence nonprofit sees increased need during pandemic
During the pandemic, the average length of time a victim would need emergency shelter increased 2,100%.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: July 2-9
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Fri. 7/2 9 a.m. Economic Development Marketing/Branding Subcommittee Tues. 7/6 6 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 7/7 6 p.m. City Council Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 7/6 5 p.m. Master Plan Implementation Committee Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 7/7 7 p.m. Marine Resources Committee […]
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House defense budget reverses plan to cut Bath-built ships
The bill includes funding for two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, going against the president’s shipbuilding cut from earlier this year.
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Michelle Small named Bath Deputy Police Chief
Bath Police Chief Andrew Booth has appointed Sgt. Michelle Small to become the department’s next deputy chief, filling the vacancy caused by his promotion to chief last week after the retirement of Michael Field. Small is the first female officer to achieve such a high rank at the Bath Police Department. She will start her […]
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Midcoast public pools reopen with fewer COVID-19 restrictions
Swimmers in Midcoast Maine will have more chances to make a splash this summer than they did a year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic was near its height. The local public pools are open with fewer restrictions, including no masks. “Our pools have no restrictions and are open at full capacity,” said Brian ‘Sponge’ Savage, […]
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Bath-area schools will not require masks this fall
The Regional Unit 1 school board also authorized COVID-19 testing program for upcoming school year.
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Vouchers available for Bath Housing employees for farmers markets
Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets has announced its partnership with Bath Housing through the federation’s Bumper Crop program. The program is meant to support local farms and farmers’ markets as well as those in the workforce who want access to healthy local food options. Through Bumper Crop, Maine employers can give employees vouchers to redeem […]