Albert Einstein famously said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” That idea is at the heart of Chocolate Church Art Center’s Art Lab — a bright, welcoming, creative space we launched in 2024. Led by Jeremy Eaton — our incredible art director, theater designer, visual artist and puppet […]
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Midcoast YMCA sets schedule for summer food program
Bath Area Family YMCA began delivering free meals this week to children and teens in the community as part of the organization’s summer food program. Every weekday through Aug. 22, YMCA staff and volunteers will deliver prepared meals at 12 locations in the communities of Brunswick and Bath. Meals are provided free of charge and […]
Bath Area YMCA will change leadership over the summer
A leadership change is underway this July for the Bath Area Family YMCA, with the former COO filling in as CEO as the nonprofit searches for a new chief operating officer this summer.
Bath man arrested after shooting rifle multiple times in Belgrade
William Bamford, 41, allegedly fired his rifle several times in a residential area near Chandler Road and Point Road.
What to expect for Bath Heritage Days
Bath Heritage Days has a big lineup of familiar events and a few new ones from July 3-6.
Taking advantage of the chance to slow down
There is a lot going on in the world right now, and there are numerous topics I could opine about from state and federal policy and the potential ramifications, or the workforce projects we are working on and specifically the expansion of the Connecting to Tomorrow program, or the fall events which we are unveiling […]
From the Chocolate Church: Resurgence Dance Company’s new show and a musical trio like nothing you’ve heard before
From marquee names to local heroes, the vision of programming at the Chocolate Church Arts Center is local, national and international. This weekend — and I love it when this happens — we have some of each. First up, local heroes Resurgence Dance Company returns to the CCAC with their newest opus, “Don’t Worry. Be […]
BIW partners with Portland to expand bus service to Bath
Bath Iron Works teams up with Greater Portland Metro to bring its BREEZ service to Bath. More affordable Metro bus system fares and discounts will be available to shipyard employees.
Chamber of commerce welcomes more businesses to Midcoast
Today, I want to highlight some of the businesses and organizations who have newly opened or expanded thus far in 2025. For a new business, breaking through can be tough (even tougher if the Majority Report of LD 1822 passes the State Legislature instead of the Minority report that came out of committee, which is […]
Bath Housing opens its new Centre Street apartment complex
Bath Housing opens its new affordable apartment complex as part of its larger vision for the Congress Housing Corridor, which aims to address the limited housing rental market.