Paul Bagnall

The Times Record

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.

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Published
April 24, 2025

Bath-based band releases new album

Musician Chris Muccino tells the story of how his latest album, “Enigma,” came to fruition.
Published
April 24, 2025

Sabino couple donating trove of nautical items to raise money for community hall

A Sabino couple is donating a collection of nautical-themed items and boats they’ve been collecting for 50 years.
Published
April 23, 2025

Brunswick brewery expanding into Bath with waterfront beer garden

Flight Deck Brewing is partnering with Bath’s Maine Maritime Museum to open a waterfront pizza and beer garden for visitors to enjoy this summer.
Published
April 21, 2025

Bath YMCA shutters racquetball court to make way for youth programs

The racquetball community called for Bath Area Family YMCA to find other solutions, but the executive board decided to go ahead with the closure.
Published
April 17, 2025

Brunswick YMCA highlights Parkinson’s programming

The Landing Y in Brunswick is offering programs dedicated to YMCA members living with Parkinson’s disease as part of Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
Published
April 17, 2025

Federal funding cuts trickle down to Midcoast libraries

Local libraries face a reduction in online resources, with rural libraries being hit the hardest. The cut in federal funding for the Maine State Library has already led to layoffs and a temporary closure as of April 10.
Published
April 17, 2025

Gray fox bites Freeport man, tests positive for rabies

A gray fox attacked a Freeport man while he was doing yard work.
Published
April 10, 2025

Bath shuts down renovation project over lead paint concerns

Renovations on a Pearl Street home in Bath were halted due to hazardous materials violations after a concerned neighbor contacted the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Published
April 10, 2025

Maine musicians to play benefit concert in Bath

Two Midcoast natives will perform an acoustic concert in Bath to raise restoration funds for the Winter Street Center next week.
Published
April 7, 2025

‘Hands Off!’ protesters gather in Brunswick

Brunswick is one of many municipalities and cities across Maine and the country that witnessed the “Hands Off!” rallies in reaction to the current president of the United States’ actions.