Voters approved the Regional School Unit 1 budget, which reduces the school portion of property taxes by a combined 0.3%.
bath maine
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Artist spaces still available at Bath Heritage Days
Main Street Bath is seeking artists for the July 1 Art in the Park, part of the annual Bath Heritage Days. There are four spots still available. Artists are responsible for bringing their own tents and assembling them, and there is a $175 participation fee. Those interested find an application at visitbath.com/events/heritage-days. Questions should be […]
advertisement
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Letter: Immigrants bring us far more than they cost us
I am responding to Nancy Chesley’s May 26 letter, “Why does Brunswick keep accepting asylum seekers?” The Center for Immigration Studies is an anti-immigrant hate group, per the Southern Poverty Law Center, so quoting them in your spurious argument against immigrants is not a good look. The simple truth is, while immigrants need help in […]
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chocolate Church: Bluegrass, folk performers to put on outdoor show at Bath museum
The sounds of bluegrass and folk music will fill the outdoors on the grounds of the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath on Sunday, June 11, when the Chocolate Church presents Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection at 6 p.m. This marks the third year concerts have been held outside on the grounds of the museum, […]
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast Literacy recognizes students and volunteers
Midcoast Literacy recently held its annual meeting and celebration in Bath, recognizing 53 years of providing free literacy services in Lincoln, Sagadahoc and northern Cumberland counties. The picnic on May 21 brought together board members, staff, tutors, learners, supporters and their families to mark the organization’s accomplishments in the past year. “2022 was a year […]
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: Students see career pathways through collaboration
For the past 24-30 months, the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber has been developing a grassroots workforce program called Chamber Works 2030. The name signifies the decade-long commitment the chamber is making to create programming and solutions to workforce issues in collaboration with local schools, businesses and municipalities. It’s a huge undertaking as rather than simply discussing […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: June 2-9
Bath Fri. 6/2 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Mon. 6/5 1 p.m. Bath Dev. Corporation City Hall Mon. 6/5 4 p.m. Facilities Committee City Hall Wed. 6/7 10 a.m. Housing Subcommittee City Hall Wed. 6/7 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Brunswick Mon. 6/5 6:30 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Wed. 6/7 10 […]
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chocolate Church: Fab Four tribute band coming to Bath
Voted the best tribute band in New England by readers of The Boston Globe, Studio Two comes to the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath on Friday, June 2, capturing the most exciting and energetic, danceable sounds of The Beatles. This Fab Four band will likely inspire fans to get up from their seats and […]
Posted inNews, Times Record
‘Humbled’: Long Reach Swim Club coach honored for contributions to Bath-area youth
Jay Morrissette was presented with Morse High School’s Mainsail Award on Wednesday.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Memorial Day plans for Brunswick, Topsham, Bath
Brunswick, Topsham and Bath will celebrate Memorial Day with parades and observances. Brunswick and Topsham will hold a joint parade and an observance on the Brunswick Mall in honor and remembrance of those who lost their lives in the U.S. Armed Forces. Route 201 and Main Street will close to traffic at 8 a.m. and […]