As part of the city’s celebration of National Arbor Day, Bath City Councilor Ruthe Pagurko on Monday planted a Gettysburg Honey Locust tree outside the Customs House. The 15-foot Lincoln honey locust tree, a progeny of the so-called “Witness Tree” under which Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg address in 1863, and another planted later in the day in City Park, were donated by Dr. Paul D. Doolan, a former member of the Bath Community Forestry Committee, according to a release from the city. Many communities planted trees in honor of President Abraham Lincoln following his assassination, including the city of Bath, although those trees are long gone. Also as part of Maine Arbor Week, Bath city arborist Tom Hoerth will be presented with the Tree City USA Award for the 15th year, as well as a Growth Award, at a ceremony in Portland.

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