BATH — The design of a new Morse High School is a vision of the future that reflects the legacy of the past. Regional School Unit 1 this month unveiled a conceptual image of the building’s facade. The words “Morse” and “BRCTC” are placed in large letters on sides along the wall of the main […]
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Bath Police Beat: April 13
Arrests 4/3 at 4:19 p.m. Bryan Lopez, 34, of Court Street, was arrested on a warrant by Officer John Dietlin on Water Street. 4/3 at 8:22 p.m. Edward McGuigan, 57, of Middle Street, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Shaw Street on charges of domestic violence assault (two counts), assault and refusing to submit […]
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Bath Police Beat: April 13
Arrests 4/3 at 4:19 p.m. Bryan Lopez, 34, of Court Street, was arrested on a warrant by Officer John Dietlin on Water Street. 4/3 at 8:22 p.m. Edward McGuigan, 57, of Middle Street, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Shaw Street on charges of domestic violence assault (two counts), assault and refusing to submit […]
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Yarmouth team gets top marks in school cook-off
BATH — Education and edibles shared a plate as a statewide cooking competition kicked off last week. Two-person teams from Falmouth, Yarmouth and Lewiston – each composed of an adult and youth – squared off in the kitchen at the Bath Regional Career and Technical Center April 5 for the first of two regional “Farm […]
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Yarmouth team gets top marks in school cook-off
BATH — Education and edibles shared a plate as a statewide cooking competition kicked off last week. Two-person teams from Falmouth, Yarmouth and Lewiston – each composed of an adult and youth – squared off in the kitchen at the Bath Regional Career and Technical Center April 5 for the first of two regional “Farm […]
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$45M tax break for Bath Iron Works becomes law
BATH — A potential $45 million tax break for Bath Iron Works became law April 4 when it was signed by Gov. Paul LePage. The governor’s signature followed a 117-31 approval of LD 1781 in the state House of Representatives March 27, and 25-9 support in the Senate the next day. The votes followed a […]
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Bath prepares to adopt new, revised fire codes
BATH — The City Council on Wednesday gave unanimous first passage to adoption of a fire code used by the state, and updating of another. The National Fire Protection Association wrote both codes, which have been adopted at the state level. Bath has been using the 1985 edition of NFPA 101, “The Life Safety Code,” […]
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Bath Police Beat: March 30
Arrests 3/16, no time listed. John Coffey, 70, of Wesley Street, was arrested by Cpl. Jason Aucoin on Wesley Street on a charge of burglary. 3/19 at 10:52 p.m. Crystal Esculano, 36, of Bull Rock Road, West Bath, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Centre Street on a charge of operating under the influence. […]
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Under pressure: Topsham school counselor has seen the profession evolve
Second of three stories. Krista Chase’s counseling office at Mt. Ararat High School is cozy and warmly lit, with student memorabilia covering the walls and a comfortable seat for teenagers to unload what’s on their minds. Chase, also the Topsham school’s field hockey coach, has spent 20 years as a high school counselor, including 13 at […]
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Bath-area RSU eyes 3.9% spending increase
BATH — The Regional School Unit 1 fiscal 2019 budget, introduced at Monday’s Board of Directors meeting, proposes a 3.87 percent spending increase, resulting in a 2.64 percent hike in tax assessments to its four communities. About 70 percent of the proposed $30.1 million budget, or $21.1 million, is comprised of salaries and benefits. Up […]