As part of its Comprehensive Plan update, Bath will host a workshop on future land use from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, at Bath City Hall Auditorium. Participants will be led in a discussion of different ideas about housing, business, retail, public spaces and climate resilience. The input will be used in developing […]
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Harpswell town meeting, school board election March 11
Harpswell voters will convene at Harpswell Community School Saturday, March 11, for the annual Town Meeting and a school board election. Polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to cast ballots for two seats on the SAD 75 Board of Directors. Voters will choose among incumbent Eric Lusk and challengers William “Bart” Beattie […]
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Corned beef and cabbage on menu at Elijah Kellogg Church
The Elijah Kellogg Church in Harpswell will hold a Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper from 5-7 p.m. March 25. The menu includes Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread, Leprechaun Pudding, coffee, juice or water, and will cost $14 per person. Customers can eat in or take their meals home. The church is located at 917 Harpswell […]
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Patten Free Library launches Teen Pantry
The Patten Free Library’s new Teen Pantry is open, offering free food, toiletries, school supplies, first aid, clothing and other items to youth in need. The Bath Area Food Bank is providing most of the supplies, but community members and library patrons have also been donating. Members of the library’s knitting circle have provided homemade […]
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Topsham takes silver in Winterkids Winter Games
Students at Williams-Cone School in Topsham are silver medalists, earning a second-place win in the 6th annual WinterKids Winter Games. Entering the Winter Games for the first time this year, Williams-Cone beat out 14 other schools across the state for second place and $3,000 in prize money, WinterKids announced Wednesday. Taking first place was Leroy […]
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Morse High School to Host International Night Feb. 17
Morse High School will host its first International Night, Friday, Feb. 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members of the school’s International Club have invited exchanges student from around Maine and each will have a table display about their home country. Attendees will be given passports to stamp at each table they visit. The students […]
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Patten Free Library writing contest winners announced
Patten Free Library’s ninth annual writing contest drew more than 50 submissions for each of its categories. For the first time, creative non-fiction submissions were accepted this year. Grade 7-9 winners were: nonfiction, “Me” by Franny DeGeer, first place, and “Peaks Island Vignette” by Harper Nelson, second place; fiction, “Nightmare in Disguise” by Rory Leeman, […]
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Thayer Treats offers Valentine’s cookie decorating
Decorate Valentine’s Day cookies in the community room of the Patten Free Library, led by Thayer Treats, Friday, Feb. 10 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. They will teach the tissue paper method to transfer lettering, fine line work and lettering with royal icing, and watercolor painting a floral heart and accents. The session is for […]
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Patten Free Library offers tax assistance
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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Bath seeks to fill committee vacancies
The city of Bath seeks volunteers to fill positions on six municipal committees. Members are needed to serve on the Economic Development, Forestry, Recreation, and Transportation committees and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Interested residents should complete an application form online at Cityofbath.com or go to the Bath City Clerk’s office.