Bath Area Family YMCA is approaching its fundraising goal to expand early childhood education in the Midcoast. With two new classrooms already built, six more classrooms will break ground over the summer.
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Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber announces annual award winners
Once per year, the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber celebrates business leaders for their contribution to the region. These businesses, organizations and individuals are nominated by the membership and local citizens for the outstanding work they do. This year, we had many nominations for the committee to evaluate, and I’m proud to announce the winners below. These […]
Bath Housing board member retires after decades of service
After more than two decades of service, including 17 years as board chairperson, Katy Powers is retiring from the Bath Housing Authority Board of Directors. Powers leaves behind a legacy of leadership, compassion and unwavering commitment to the community, as well as a deeply grateful staff and board, Bath Housing said in a news release. […]
New administration sparks uncertainty for Brunswick PFAS spill cleanup
Local officials are waiting for what comes next at the federal level while they continue to grapple with a toxic chemical spill.
A glorious day on Mount Kearsarge North in N.H.
Located on the outskirts of North Conway, New Hampshire, Mount Kearsarge North, elevation 3,268 feet, is an excellent intermediate mountain hike. Ledges on the upper western slope offer wonderful views of surrounding mountains and the distinctive fire tower at the top provides phenomenal panoramic vistas. Originally called Mount Pequawket, Mount Kearsarge has an interesting history. […]
Anti-Trump politicians would be more effective with a clear narrative
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s policy pursuits are unpopular if approached piece by piece, but they’re ingested more willfully together because it fits a narrative. Almost no Americans support executive orders repealing price caps on medication, enabling the White House employees to become lobbyists or speed permitting dangerous oil drilling expansion to the detriment […]
Pooches I’ve known, owned and loved
I apparently have way too much time on my hands because today, for reasons I can’t possibly explain, I decided to write down the names of all the dogs I have owned, met or known, and/or loved. OK, not all dogs are lovable. Please do not write in and try to tell me that ALL […]
To be confirmed, RFK must go further
Robert F. Kennedy has been handed a tough job. He must restore people’s confidence in the public health system and change the conversation regarding health care from how we pay for it to how we live longer and healthier lives. What he’s been asked to do, what he seems to want to do, is bring […]
Does Topsham really need a new community center?
My wife and I have lived in Topsham for almost 32 years. Our youngest son was a student in the Topsham school system and graduated from Mt. Ararat High School. Never once in the thousands of conversations we’ve had with Topsham residents over the years has anyone expressed a need for a community center. Only […]
Getting to work in Augusta on behalf of our communities
As a new member of the Maine House of Representatives, I am deeply honored to serve on behalf of the people of Durham, Pownal, Lisbon, Bowdoin and Topsham. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you this past summer and fall, and I am looking forward to carrying forward your voices to Augusta. In the conversations I’ve […]
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