Jennifer Bailey and her mother, Lisa, were shot and killed early Sunday morning outside their home in Bath. A longtime family friend said the two had lived with abuse for years and Lisa had recently filed for divorce.
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Morse High School opening outdoor learning space
Morse High School has worked on the outdoor learning project over the summer, with a planned ribbon-cutting set for Oct. 23.
Man kills wife and daughter in Bath, police say
Michael Bailey, 66, fatally shot his wife and daughter on Sunday morning, according to police. A shelter-in-place order was issued before the suspect was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Sagadahoc County voters consider criticism from governor, Lewiston commission in vote for sheriff
Both candidates have been criticized for the department’s failure to stop the gunman in the mass shooting. While that has swayed some voters, others said it’s not on their radar.
Bath library upgrading its aging utilities
The Patten Free Library is working to make the building more energy-resilient and sustainable. The library — serving the towns of Arrowsic, Georgetown, West Bath, Bath and Woolwich — is installing five outdoor heat pumps, six indoor heat pumps and 115 roof-mounted solar panels. Library Director Lesley Dolinger said priority is being given to the […]
Stories from Maine: A Bath-built legacy
On Saturday, Nov. 18, 1899, the funeral of a legendary man was held in Bath, and although he had “gone to his eternity” 125 years ago, the legacy of “Bath’s Great Benefactor” still shines today. When Zina Hyde and his wife Eleanor brought their son Thomas Worcester Hyde into the world on Jan. 16, 1841, […]
Bath Salvation Army pastor deployed to Georgia to help with hurricane recovery
The local division of The Salvation Army is heading south to assist in disaster recovery efforts in Georgia after it was hit by Hurricane Helene.
Bath residents see a significant jump in tax bills
Town officials say the increases are partly the result of the state taking away the Property Tax Stabilization for seniors 65 and older.
From the Chocolate Church: A weekend of classic rock and soul
This season at the Chocolate Church is a spirited combination of familiar favorites and new offerings across genres, disciplines and sensibilities. Honestly, I love it all. The weekend of Oct. 11 and 12 is a one-two punch of CCAC classics: Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations and Being Petty. My recommendation: Put on your dungarees […]
From the Chamber: Six points of light
Typically, I try to walk on the sunny side of the street, highlighting what is going well, what are promising signs for our region and mentioning ways we can all come together for the common good. However, it’s also important to recognize the reality of certain situations, and these past few weeks, as productive as […]