The Bath Area Family YMCA broke ground last week on a new preschool building that will allow it to serve 32 more children.
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Plant Memorial Home hosts ‘what is assisted living’ discussion
Plant Memorial Home, of Bath, will host an open house and discussion on “what is assisted living” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, on campus at 1 Washington St. Panelists include Shawn Shambo, with a preview of his upcoming Ted Talk and the importance of seniors remaining active in their communities; Travis Dixon, clinical liaison […]
Bath can expect 4% property tax hike if budget plans approved
Property taxes for a $300,000 home in Bath would increase about $240 if the preliminary municipal, school and county budgets are approved.
Potential redevelopment of old Bath cannery site advances
An environmental assessment is underway at the old Stinson Seafood cannery along the Bath waterfront ahead of its potential sale.
Spirit of Bath: ‘Tony Dancer’ again recognized for volunteerism
Antonio Garreton, a longtime dance teacher in Bath, received a Maine Spirit of America award for his work with the Bath Area Food Bank and Midcoast Youth Center.
Coastal Journal Meetings: April 28-May 5
Bath Mon. 5/1 1 p.m. Development Corporation City Hall Wed. 5/3 10 a.m. Housing Subcommittee City Hall Wed. 5/3 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Fri. 5/5 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Mon. 5/1 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 5/3 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. […]
BIW destroyer production ramping up after delays, admiral says
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday joined Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King on a tour of Bath Iron Works Monday.
Forum: Patriotism is not loyalty to one person
When we were children we used to play a guessing game with the first question being, “Person, place or thing?” We used to know the difference between those choices. Apparently we have gotten stupider with age; otherwise we would know that a person is not a place and a place is not usually a thing. […]
Climate talk highlights how to save money, reduce carbon emissions
The City of Bath Climate Action Commission’s Climate Conversations at the Patten Free Library continue at 5:30 p.m. May 3. The public is invited to a presentation by Bridget Gifford, who will discuss Efficiency Maine’s residential offerings. The program will describe how homeowners can receive thousands of dollars in rebates for energy-efficient upgrades. Gifford, program […]
From the Chocolate Church: Introducing new and fun programming
Coming up every Thursday morning in May is Family Music & Movement Classes with KindKids Music in the Chocolate Church Arts Center Annex. Great for children up to age 6 with one adult or the entire family. Join Amanda Panda and Rob Duquette for this fun-filled class. Sing songs, explore instruments, move your body and […]