The USS Augusta’s commander is on a two-day tour to strengthen the bonds of the ship’s namesake city.
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From the Chocolate Church: Bath Lantern Parade conjures magic, community creativity and joyous celebration
On Feb. 22, the Chocolate Church Arts Center and Main Street Bath will put on its Annual Lantern Parade and Free Concert. After a fun day of Winterfest Activities, residents and visitors of the Bath Community will gather at 6 p.m. at the parking lot of Five County Federal Credit Union, 765 Washington St., for […]
Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber announces annual award winners
Once per year, the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber celebrates business leaders for their contribution to the region. These businesses, organizations and individuals are nominated by the membership and local citizens for the outstanding work they do. This year, we had many nominations for the committee to evaluate, and I’m proud to announce the winners below. These […]
Bath Housing board member retires after decades of service
After more than two decades of service, including 17 years as board chairperson, Katy Powers is retiring from the Bath Housing Authority Board of Directors. Powers leaves behind a legacy of leadership, compassion and unwavering commitment to the community, as well as a deeply grateful staff and board, Bath Housing said in a news release. […]
The two ‘Great Fires’ that consumed Bath in the 1800s
While the Great Brunswick Fire of 1825 is likely the most well-known fire to have occurred in the Midcoast, the City of Bath has known at least two “Great Fires” in its history. On Friday night, Jan. 17, 1837, at approximately 11 p.m., a fire broke out in the “two-story wooden building” that occupied Parson […]
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.
Mt. Ararat hockey team boosters want coaches reinstated amid hazing investigation
The coaches were removed after reports of bullying surfaced in January; school officials say the decision does not mean they have been disciplined.
Midcoast Youth Center funding to expand homelessness prevention
The new state funding will allow the Bath-based nonprofit to expand existing programs and hire more staff to prevent kids and young adults from experiencing homelessness in Sagadahoc County.
From the Chocolate Church: Heating up with array of upbeat performances
The beautiful thing about music is that it is truly borderless. And the musical net we’ve been casting over the last period has been with flavors from the African diaspora to American pop and jazz, and folk from New England to Columbia. In February, I’m delighted to really highlight local traditions and to be presenting […]
No winter blues with so much to do
Thank you for the responses from last week’s column about third places and combatting loneliness! I feel so strongly about the chamber’s role in being a place that is not work and not home that can give you a space for meaningful engagement. Before that, though, last week’s column got us a response from New […]