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Bath City Councilor Phyllis Bailey won’t run for new term

by Jason Claffey June 25, 2023June 25, 2023

Bailey, who was elected to two terms, said she is most proud of her work promoting affordable housing in the city.

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Sen. Collins includes $1.75 million in federal funding for new Bath fire station

by Jason Claffey June 25, 2023June 25, 2023

The new $16.5 million fire station will be built at the site of the former Morse High School on High Street.

Coastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Letter: Children growing up while trees are being cut down

June 25, 2023

I looked with interest at Sadie Anderson’s poster of Maine symbols. (School Notebook, June 14) The name “Maine” so carefully constructed with small shapes was delightful and masterful. But I was mystified by the white pine tree. A tree apparently truncated. I wondered to myself if this child’s drawing reflected the natural world around her […]

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From the Chocolate Church: ‘Rumors’ persists as summer concerts approach

by Paula McKenney From the Chocolate Church June 23, 2023June 21, 2023

The second weekend of “Rumors” performances wraps up the Chocolate Church Arts Center’s inside shows until fall, but eight free outdoor concerts are on tap. “Rumors,” a farce by Neil Simon, is a comedy like no other. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24, with the closing matinee at 2 […]

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Coastal Journal Meetings: June 23-30

June 20, 2023June 19, 2023

Bath Tue. 6/27 5 p.m. Economic Dev. Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 6/26 6 p.m. Housing Committee Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 6/26 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 6/27 4:30 p.m. Recycling/Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 6/27 6 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 6/28 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, […]

Times Record

Bath hosts its first Pride Festival

by Jason Claffey June 18, 2023June 18, 2023

Hundreds attended the first Bath Pride Festival at Waterfront Park Friday.

Times Record

The joy of parenthood: Midcoast Maine Community Action hosts Community Baby Shower

by The Times Record June 15, 2023

Midcoast Maine Community Action recently announced its first Community Baby Shower was a success. The June 3 event in Bath brought together community members, organizations and businesses in support of expectant and new parents and caregivers, providing invaluable resources and a warm atmosphere for families to celebrate the joy of parenthood. The inaugural Community Baby […]

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From the Chocolate Church: Meet the cast of ‘Rumors,’ the latest Chocolate Church show

by Paula McKenney From the Chocolate Church June 15, 2023June 14, 2023

Say hello to the cast members of “Rumors,” the play that opens at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16. This farce by Neil Simon has drawn both professional actors and newcomers to the stage at the 1847 church that was converted into the Midcoast’s most widely known performing […]