BATH In a 4-3 vote, the Bath City Council narrowly rejected a proposed moratorium on recreational marijuana establishments. In November, Maine voters approved a referendum that legalizes the possession and use of marijuana for recreational purposes. It also allows for the creation of retail establishments to sell marijuana products and social clubs where patrons can […]

FREEPORT A six-month moratorium on recreational marijuana shops and social clubs is now in place in Freeport, following a Town Council vote Tuesday. In December, the council enacted a six-month moratorium on medical marijuana production facilities. Both delays will give the Freeport Planning Board time to review zoning ordinances and zoning maps to determine where […]

WEST BATH A man involved in local youth theater for several years and who had worked at a Brunswick Catholic school has pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of sex crimes against children. Henry A. Eichman, 56, formerly of Topsham, entered his plea Tuesday in West Bath District Court. According to court records, Eichman was […]

WEST BATH The administrator of Two Bridges Regional Jail arrested last year for operating under the influence has been granted a deferred disposition. Mark Westrum was arrested Oct. 7, 2016 by Bath Police for OUI and, according to court documents, had a blood alcohol content of 0.15 or more. Wednesday, he met with a judge […]

BATH Bath Housing received a $214,679 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This three-year renewal grant provided through HUD’s Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency Service Coordinators Program funds Bath Housing’s resident service program serving the Anchorage, Dike’s Landing, and the Moorings senior housing projects. “Bath Housing has a vital role in […]

AUGUSTA Local state Sens. Brownie Carson, D- Harpswell, and Sen. Eloise Vitelli are reminding local schools and students about the Senate Honorary Page program at the State House in Augusta. The day-long program gives students a unique opportunity not only to observe the state’s legislative process, but to be a part of it. All students […]

BRUNSWICK — Join musicians Josephine Cameron, Matt Loosigian and others for a program of storytelling, music, and crafts during A Children’s Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 16 from 10: 30 a. m. to noon. Refreshments will be served. The celebration is for children ages 5 and up, admission is free. The […]

BRUNSWICK — People Plus will hold its monthly FYI! event on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at its center on 35 Union St., Brunswick: Olive Oil and Vinegar 101. Pat O’Brien, director of marketing for FIORE Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars, Brunswick, will present an overview of extra virgin olive oil from the latest […]

BATH The Bath City Council Wednesday voted to draft a letter expressing solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in its opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline. The issue came before the council after Bath resident Shelley Little brought 654 signatures requesting that the council write to Chairman of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Dave Archambault […]