A new space would serve 16- to 24-year-olds in the MYC’s new workforce development program.
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Midcoast police agencies feeling weight of widespread labor shortage
Brunswick, Topsham and Freeport are just three of dozens of communities around the state searching for police officers, thanks to a shortage that local department heads attribute to a hot labor market, generational shifts in the workforce and a negative public perception of law enforcement following George Floyd’s murder in 2020.
Bath’s Chocolate Church Arts Center bounces back from October vandalism
The beloved arts center has received over $15,000 in donations over the past two months to help with repairs.
Bath high school bee club harvests honey, raises funds to save the bees
Science teacher Carolyn Nichols founded the bee club at Morse High School to teach students about biology, the importance of pollinating species and the many uses of beeswax.
Democrat Paulhus cruises to victory in Bath
Incumbent Sean Paulhus earned 70% of the vote to defeat Republican candidate Jason Desjardin in Tuesday’s race for Maine House District 50, according to unofficial election results.
Bath voters back borrowing $13 million for new fire station
The bond passed overwhelmingly, leaving Fire Chief Lawrence Renaud feeling ‘so appreciative’ for the support.
Bath elementary school honors its namesake, Lillian Fisher, with a new grave marker
The fifth-grade history club at Fisher Mitchell School bought a new grave marker for former teacher Lillian Fisher, commemorating her 50 years of service.
Bath candidates look to make area more affordable
Bath voters will choose between incumbent Sean Paulhus and Republican challenger Jason Desjardins when the two square off on Nov. 8 in a race to represent House District 50.
Coastal Journal Edition meetings: Nov. 4-11
Bath Fri. 11/4 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Mon. 11/7 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom Tues. 11/8 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom Wed. 11/9 10 a.m. Central Fire Station Advisory Committee Zoom Wed. 11/9 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom Wed. 11/9 6 p.m. Appointment Committee Zoom Thur. 11/10 5 p.m. Cable TV Meeting Zoom […]
Real estate developer, local photographer highlight faces behind new future for historic downtown Bath building
Bath photographer Joshua Langlais interviewed and snapped photos of contractors renovating the Grant Building to document the faces behind the labor.