Bath Housing and the Sagadahoc Chapter of Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association have announced the 23rd annual Bath Housing planting day will take place on Saturday, May 29. Gardeners Association volunteers will work with Bath Housing residents to prep and plant vegetable beds across the city at the Anchorage, Moorings and Seacliff Bath Housing properties. […]
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Amid heightened concern over police use of force, law enforcement trains to talk
Out of 720 hours of basic training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, only 23 are dedicated to communication training, such as interviewing techniques and crisis conflict management.
Report: Administration to cut number of destroyers next year, may impact BIW
The Defense Department may reduce its request for Arleigh Burke-class destroyers from two to one next year.
Midcoast Meetings: May 21-28
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Tues. 5/25 5 p.m. Economic Development Committee Wed. 5/26 4 p.m. Transportation Committee Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 5/25 5 p.m. Recycling and Sustainability Committee Tues. 5/25 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 5/26 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 5/26 6:30 […]
West Bath man killed in Auburn motorcycle crash
Roger Chessey, 72, of West Bath was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bath group wants bicyclists back in saddle again
The Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee has planned three kick-off rides to reunite bicyclists and welcome new riders.
Bath-built ships will be first in Navy’s fleet armed with new hypersonic missiles
Bath Iron Works was chosen to build all three Zumwalt-class destroyers, the last of which is still under construction at the Bath shipyard.
With expanded vaccine eligibility, Midcoast schools set up clinics before summer
Brunswick School Department, Regional School Unit 1 and Regional School Unit 5 each announced plans to host school-based vaccine clinics next week, following a larger statewide trend.
Bath youth support nonprofit asks council to reconsider 90% funding cut
The Midcoast Youth Center relies on the city’s $30,000 to cover operating costs including rent, electricity and internet. The city council this year is allocating only $3,000.
Letter: American Rescue Plan: Reader’s definition of disgusting differs
Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn used the word “disgusting” to describe features of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The plan would offer two years of free community college to those who want it, provide financial child care assistance for working parents who need it, increase child tax credits for all working parents, lower health insurance premiums […]