Last year, Bath received the “Bicycle Friendly Community” designation from the League of American Bicyclists. Bath joined the town of Brunswick, which has held the coveted distinction since 2002, as the only two Bicycle Friendly Communities in the state. Shortly after, Bowdoin College was rewarded for a decade of work by being designated a “Bicycle […]

In addition to our own son, we occasionally take in a foster teen, and not just any foster teen. The state calls us The Last Gas Parenting Center. Out west, just before you wander off into six to eight hours of desert, driving hard, you are often warned by a sign that advises you, “Last […]

To the Editor: I read with extreme interest your article on page A3 of the May 6th issue of The Times-Record. The Associated Press article pertains to concerns about the Penobscot and Choptank Rivers lacking conservation measures. For many years now, 60 or so, I have spoken to the wasteful atlantic salmon stocking programs, as […]

There are many ways each of us can help others by volunteering and by giving back to our communities. As part of AARP’s commitment to volunteerism and, in the spirit of our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, we recognize outstanding individuals who are making a powerful difference in the lives of others. Each year, we […]

To the Editor: The Morse High School Community Liaison Council (SCLC) seeks nominations for the 2014 Mainsail Award. SCLC will accept nominations until Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Since 1980, The Mainsail Award has recognized current or past residents of the greater Bath area who have made outstanding contributions to benefit the youth of the greater […]

There’s everyday fibbing. Then there’s lying and deception that comes out of the mouth of a Director of Communications or a Director of New Media on a politician‘ s payroll. I don’t do either because I don’t think anyone should make life harder to get a handle on than it already is. There are enough […]