Paul Bagnall

Staff Writer

Paul Bagnall got his start in Maine journalism writing for the Bangor Daily News covering multiple municipalities in Aroostook County. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's degree in journalism and has a keen interest in writing about the environment, history, food, healthcare and business. When not writing, Paul is working on getting his dive master certification to take story telling underneath the waves.

Community, Life & Culture, News, Times Record

Midcoast Youth Center to hold its first-ever film festival

by Paul Bagnall May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

The Youth Voices Film Festival will highlight skateboarding culture and adventure sports of Midcoast Maine and beyond.

Business, Community, News, Times Record

Bath downtown pharmacy opens, filling gap left by drugstore closure

by Paul Bagnall May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

After Wilson’s Drug Store closed last year, Jonathan Rice wanted to ensure downtown still had an independent drugstore.

Community, News, Schools and Education, Times Record

Freeport-area schools pass $47.6 million budget

by Paul Bagnall May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

The funding to repurpose the Pownal Elementary School was noticeably absent from the budget, passing another hurdle for a final vote next month.

Business, News, Times Record

Bath Iron Works begins early work on latest warship

by Paul Bagnall May 26, 2026May 28, 2026

The future Arleigh Burke-class destroyer will carry the name of a Vietnam-era Medal of Honor recipient.

Community, Health, News, Schools and Education, Times Record

Freeport High School class president tackles mental health crisis

by Paul Bagnall May 25, 2026May 26, 2026

Colby Lewis, Class of 2026 president, is addressing the need for mental health services in Freeport through a class project and after graduation.

Business, News, Times Record

Bath Iron Works moves forward on parking expansion

by Paul Bagnall May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Bath Iron Works unveiled plans for a huge parking expansion around the shipyard and plans to replace the SUPSHIP Building.

Community, News, Schools and Education, Times Record

Bath valedictorian wins national VFW scholarship

by Paul Bagnall May 13, 2026May 26, 2026

Olivia Drewniak received a $35,000 college scholarship for her essay addressing the question: ‘How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?’