The goal is to help businesses extend outdoor dining and shopping for as long as possible. The town has $10,000 to use and estimates it can help between 20 and 25 businesses, but so far only four have applied.
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Bath high school student tests positive for COVID-19
This is the district’s first reported case of COVID-19, nine weeks since school began in September.
Lisbon schools could face move mix of remote, in-person learning
As cases of COVID-19 rise across the state, Lisbon School Department is preparing for the possibility of moving from full in-person learning five days a week to a mix of in-person and remote learning.
Two women charged in $28,421 theft from Wiscasset Circle K
Abby Bragdon, 34, of Wiscasset and Heather-Rae Bisson, 47, of Dresden were summonsed for their role in allegedly stealing more than $28,000 from a cash register between Sept. 2 and Oct. 29.
Brunswick business owner says she’ll comply with mask rule after controversial Facebook post
In the widely circulated post, Heather Pelletier, owner of Brunswick’s The Rumpus Room, an indoor playground and activity space for children, said she would “never require a guest to mask up.” But Monday, she said her words were misconstrued.
Brunswick-Topsham bridge inspection finds more deterioration
The Maine Department of Transportation inspected the Frank J. Wood Bridge in early September and found the bridge deck has advanced corrosion damage to direct deck support components but remains safe for motorists, said spokesman Paul Merrill.
Bath council takes step forward in allowing solar panels on historic buildings
The proposed change to a city rule would allow solar panels to be installed on the roof where they’d be visible from the street.
Veterans Plaza to open Wednesday
The dedication ceremony, which is private due to gathering restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus, will be live streamed and broadcast on the radio.
Topsham sends conflict question to development board
Town’s attorney says as long as the designated planning board member on the Topsham Development Inc. board recuses themselves from votes on projects that may go to the planning board, there shouldn’t be a conflict of interest.
New Bath community center comes to Centre Street
Beacon Park at 31 Centre St. in downtown Bath will be a warm space for up to 50 people to drink their coffee, eat takeout, or visit with friends at a safe social distance through the winter.