The Grace Episcopal Church playground opens to families and kids this month, following a year of nonprofit fundraising.
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.
Bath planning upgrades to aging sewer infrastructure
Bath Public Works and the Wastewater Treatment Plant will work on the first in a string of upgrades for the city’s aging wastewater and sewer systems in the coming years.
Le Tour de Bowdoinham rides again to support food pantry
Cyclists from around Maine and out-of-state participate in a charity ride to support Bowdoinham’s downtown food pantry, raising the largest donation yet in the event’s fourth year.
Midcoast Youth Center setting up students for success as school returns
The eighth annual Set for Success, hosted by the Midcoast Youth Center and Skatepark, returns to Morse High School this Sunday to equip students for a strong start to the school year.
Le Tour de Bowdoinham takes off this weekend
The grassroots charity ride, Le Tour de Bowdoinham, brings a weekend of cycling to raise money and collect food for the town’s food pantry.
Midcoast communities rally for Phippsburg teen with cancer
After a Morse High School sophomore was diagnosed with cancer, locals pulled together to raise funds to help the Totman family cover expenses.
Abandoned boat in Sasanoa River costs Arrowsic more than $8,000
The town had the boat removed after it ran aground in February.
Bath Fire Department looks to preserve historic firefighting cart
The Bath Fire and Rescue Department has been working to restore the Kennebec Hand Tub, which was built in the mid-1800s to fight fires as far south as Portland.
Richmond author’s book focuses on how kids can heal in nature
Richmond author and illustrator Evelyn Dean publishes “My Earth Journey” to show young readers the tools they can find in the natural world when faced with difficult situations.
New food truck in West Bath revives an old favorite
A new hot dog and grilled cheese food truck brings back the nostalgia of Danny’s on the Mall into West Bath, with retiree David Crocker looking to become a staple in the Midcoast community.