Now in its fourth year, the Patten Free Library’s Poetry Walk will begin in April in Library Park. What began as a social distancing program in 2021 has become an annual tradition looked forward to by the community and staff alike. “Each year, we install about 20 poems on yard sign style signs,” Hannah Lackoff, […]
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Midcoast organizations are recipients of 2024 Casco Bay Community Grant awards
Casco Bay Estuary Partnership recently announced its 2024 Casco Bay Community Grants awards recipients, which include three Midcoast-based organizations. The Community Grants program supports new partnerships and innovative projects that engage communities with Casco Bay and its watershed. CBEP received 10 proposals totaling over $65,000 from schools, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations and community groups. This […]
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Chocolate Church Arts Center names new executive and artistic director
The Chocolate Church Arts Center Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Matthew Glassman as its new executive and artistic director. Glassman is a well-respected artist, leader and organizer in the American Theater. He started his new role on Jan. 2, following Lauren O’Reilly, who held the helm for nearly two years. Glassman was […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: March 22-29
Bath Mon. 3/25 5 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory City Hall Tue. 3/26 5 p.m. Economic Development City Hall Wed. 3/27 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Tue. 3/26 4 p.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 3/26 6 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 3/27 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall […]
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Pine Tree Society receives grant to help support new summer camp for kids with autism
Pine Tree Society, which has an office in Bath, recently announced it has received a $15,000 grant from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. The funds will support Pine Tree Camp’s new week-long, sensory-sensitive summer camp session offered July 22-26. The program will allow children with autism and sensory issues to experience the fun […]
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State Senate candidate continues anti-racism work at Bath library
In an effort to address community interests, the Patten Free Library launched the in-depth literary series on race and equity in February.
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Best places to grab a pint (or several) for St. Paddy’s Day
As St. Patrick’s Day weekend approaches, here are the best pubs to grab a drink and celebrate.
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From the Chamber: Incredible awards dinner, and the Soft Corner story
The Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber Annual Awards Dinner presented by Clark Insurance and One River CPAs was held this past Friday, March 8, at St. John’s Community Center. There were over 140 attendees as we honored eight incredible business leaders in a variety of categories. There was laughter, handshakes, back slapping, and great food and drink […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: March 15-22
Bath Tue. 3/19 6 p.m. Recreation Commission Parks/Rec Wed. 3/20 2 p.m. Community Development City Hall Wed. 3/20 4 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Wed. 3/20 6 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Brunswick Mon. 3/18 3:30 p.m. Council Executive Session Town Hall Mon. 3/18 4:30 p.m. Climate Action Task Force Zoom, Town Hall Mon. […]
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Bath YMCA to host speaker series on Malaga Island, Maine’s racial history
The Bath Area Family YMCA, in cooperation with the Patten Free Library, will host a new speaker series exploring the Midcoast’s history with race relations — particularly related to Malaga Island, an interracial colony systematically evicted and eradicated by the state government in the early 1900s. The series will focus on how we can learn […]