I know you are feeling a bit sad and mad that it’s going to be another rainy day on Saturday, but it’s going to feel like the sun is out at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. This Saturday, May 10, from 3-5 p.m., the CCAC is hosting a truly one-of-a-kind, open house–style event that brings […]
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Sen. Tepler welcomes Morse High School boys’ swim team to State House
Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, welcomed the Morse High School boys’ swim and dive team to the Maine State House on Tuesday to honor them with sentiments from the state Legislature. The sentiments were awarded for the team’s win at the 2025 Class B Swim and Dive State Championship. “I’m incredibly proud of these young student […]
Bath residents worry shipyard parking changes will lead to more traffic issues
Bath Iron Works leadership goes over the plans for the improved parking for the Washington Street corridor project and answers Bath residents’ concerns during a presentation at the Maine Maritime Museum.
Literacy nonprofit seeks volunteers in Midcoast
Midcoast Literacy, a nonprofit that provides free literacy tutoring to people of all ages, is holding two training sessions for new volunteer tutors this spring. One session is for volunteers who want to work with kids and one for volunteer English language tutors for adults. Midcoast Literacy serves individuals in Sagadahoc, Lincoln and northern Cumberland […]
Somali multimedia artist leads free mini hut workshops
The free mini hut workshops offered at the Chocolate Church Art Center served as a tool for potential healing past traumas.
Celebrating the workforce and other May happenings
There are a ton of events happening in May in the Bath-Brunswick-Topsham region. Next week, I will be assembling a shorter, more bulleted list of all the things happening so you can mark your calendars. However, there are three events I want to take a bit more time for this week, presented in reverse chronological […]
Bath Iron Works employee struck by truck on way to work
Early morning sunrise contributed to the pedestrian crash, according to Bath police.
From the Chocolate Church: Legendary singer-songwriter Steve Poltz to grace the main stage
From Jonathan Edwards to Cheryl Wheeler, the Chocolate Church Arts Center has a long history of presenting some of the world’s most acclaimed troubadours. So, while many folks may not know him by name, Steve Poltz remains one of the most unique and endearing figures in modern folk and singer-songwriter circles. His combination of humor, […]
Silent auction to raise money for Midcoast child paralyzed in car crash
Auggie Monsen’s grandmother is organizing a silent auction to help pay for her grandson’s medical bills after a car accident left him paralyzed from the chest down.
Midcoast events to honor mother and daughter killed in Bath
The nonprofit Finding Our Voices will host events including an art show, march, panel and 5K run in Brunswick and Bath next weekend to benefit domestic violence prevention.