The company will encourage workers to apply for positions as shipfitters until demand for electrical work increases.
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'Community Conversation' series examines unseen homelessness in Bath
BATH — A series of “Community Conversations” hope to raise awareness about and discuss solutions to homelessness in the Bath area. The first was held Jan. 31, with two more scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 21, and Wednesday, March 21, at the Neighborhood United Church of Christ, 798 Washington St., from 7-8:30 p.m. Log onto faithinbath.org […]
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Bath Police Beat: Feb. 16
Arrests 2/9 at 5:41 p.m. Andrew Small, 42, Theodore Drive, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Congress Avenue on a charge of operating under the influence, and issued a summons on charges of violating a conditional license and operating after suspension. 2/10 at 12:52 a.m. Dean Murray, 49, of Sokokis Circle, Topsham, was […]
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City encourages shoppers to 'Be Bath, Buy Bath'
BATH — Seeking to spice up the winter shopping doldrums, the city is once again offering its “Buy Bath, Be Bath” series of prize drawings through April 10. Customers will earn stickers on a “Be Bath” card by making purchases at four different participating businesses. Once a card has four stickers, it can be dropped […]
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Former BIW union official gets 18 months in prison for embezzling
Ryan Jones, 35, of Bath says the money he stole from Local S6 mostly went to support his and his wife’s drug addiction.
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AARP Maine offers free income tax help
BRUNSWICK — AARP Maine will offer free income tax help for low- and middle-income taxpayers with special attention to those 60 or older through April 17. Participants need not be an AARP Maine member or a retiree to use the service, but need to bring a photo ID, Social Security card for themselves and dependents, […]
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Bath Police Beat: Feb. 9
Arrests 1/27 at 10:18 p.m. Garry Bucklin, 31, of Bath, was arrested on a warrant by Cpl. Garrett Olson on Washington Street. 1/29 at 6:11 p.m. Jordan Griffis, 24, of Arnold Drive, Lisbon, was arrested by Officer Richard Ross on Water Street, Brunswick, on a charge of receiving stolen property. 1/30 at 4:01 p.m. Edwin […]
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Bath postpones council meeting to Feb. 14
BATH — Wednesday’s snowstorm forced postponement of the City Council’s regular monthly meeting by one week. The panel will instead meet in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. Among agenda items will be the second contract approval for new City Manager Peter Owen. The council last month unanimously promoted the […]
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Portland recovery advocates ready for improved naloxone access
PORTLAND — New rules from the State Board of Pharmacy for distribution of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone are being welcomed in the city and regionally. Pharmacists can fill prescriptions for naloxone, also known by its Narcan tradename, but cannot write them. Rule 40 would allow licensed pharmacists to prescribe naloxone directly to people 21 years and older. The pharmacists must complete two hours […]
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Judge dismisses charges against 9 Bath protesters
BATH — A Superior Court judge on Feb. 1 dismissed charges against nine people arrested last April for alleged criminal trespassing during the christening of a new U.S. Navy destroyer at Bath Iron Works. Justice Dan Billings ended the West Bath District Court case, expected to last two days, when the state “failed to prove […]