AARP Tax-Aide is at the Patten Free Library between Feb. 7 and April 13 with volunteers available Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those seeking assistance can visit the Community Room during these times, with no appointments required. There are no income or age requirements, but an intake […]
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Harpswell’s growing payroll and utilities budget could be bellwether for other Midcoast towns
Harpswell’s $6.9 million 2023 budget proposal includes hikes to cover the rising cost of salaries and utilities, economic factors other Midcoast town leaders expect to come up in their own budget processes.
Federal funds could spur long-sought Midcoast bike path
Local town leaders and cycling advocates are renewing a push to connect Brunswick, West Bath and Bath with a safe, bikeable path.
Coastal Journal Meetings: Feb. 3-10
Brunswick Mon. 2/6 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom Thu. 2/8 6 p.m. Appointments Committee Town Hall Thu. 2/8 7 p.m. School Board Zoom, Town Hall Harpswell Mon. 2/6 2 p.m. Planning Board Site Visit Town Office Mon. 2/6 5 p.m. Mitchell Field Committee Town Office Tue. 2/7 3:45 p.m. Resiliency/Sustainability Zoom Wed. 2/8 9 a.m. […]
Midcoast communities brace for sub-zero temps
Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Wiscasset plan to open warming centers, as meteorologists forecast temperatures well below zero this Friday and Saturday.
Bath’s Winterfest set for Feb. 10-11
Main Street Bath, a non-profit that partners to promote and preserve historic downtown Bath, is bringing back Bath’s Winterfest for a second time, Feb. 10-11. Sparked by the desire to bring some light into the dark season of the year, Winterfest aims to bring joy and laughter to all ages, according to Main Street Bath. […]
Patten Free Library serves up local history for newcomers, old timers alike
The Bath library’s Town History Series will be presented to in-person audiences for the first time since before the pandemic.
People and Business: Jan. 25
Hires, promotions, appointments Nicole Evans was promoted to executive director at United Way of Mid Coast Maine in Bath. Evans joined United Way as a director of development in May 2022. Before that, she served as executive director for the American Red Cross Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter, and held leadership positions at Mid […]
Coastal Journal Meetings: Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Bath Tue. 1/31 5 p.m. Intro Tax Increment Financing City Hall Wed. 2/1 6 p.m. City Council Council Chambers Brunswick Wed. 2/1 5 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 2/1 7 p.m. Marine Resource Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Thu. 2/2 7 p.m. Comp. Plan Steering Zoom, Council Chambers Topsham Thu. 2/2 6:30 p.m. Select […]
Business briefs
Bath resident Alyssa Hemingway joins Pine Tree Society as CFO Pine Tree Society recently announced Alyssa Hemingway, CPA, CGMA as chief financial officer/chief administrative officer. A life-long resident of Bath, Hemingway has always had a passion for nonprofits and is motivated by Pine Tree Society’s mission and vision. She finds it particularly meaningful to work […]
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