Towns in the area are hosting a series of events to honor veterans and service members this Memorial Day.
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-area school board weighs later school start times, banning cellphones
The Regional School Unit 1 assistant superintendent made a presentation to the board about how the possible changes could improve students’ mental health.
Maine DOT deploys new sensor system to improve highway work zone safety
A new early warning system is in place to monitor traffic volume and speed at a pavement preservation project on Interstate 295 between Gardiner and Topsham.
Persistent ospreys rebuild on Bath utility pole after eviction by CMP
A persistent pair of ospreys have created a new, if unimpressive, nest atop a utility pole along Route 1 in Bath, despite Central Maine Power’s efforts to get the birds to relocate.
In wake of damaging storms, Bath oyster farmer still seeking recovery help
Sadia Crosby has been sifting through her limited options for her business, a small glimpse into a bigger problem with disaster recovery in Maine.
Spring Into Summer just around the corner for Bath
Anticipation is in the air as Maine Maritime Museum and downtown Bath prepare for a pair of unofficial summer season kickoff events. For the first time, Maine Maritime Museum will partner with Main Street Bath for a citywide celebration. The museum will run its Community Day alongside events happening for Main Street Bath’s Spring Into […]
Students get their hands dirty learning about Merrymeeting Bay
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay host the return of Spring Bay Day to a little over 100 fourth graders from four different elementary schools.
Morse High School student wins scholarship to step aboard simulated aircraft carrier
Kai Nascimento will spend a week at the National Flight Academy in Florida.
Uptown apartments unveiled in redeveloped downtown Bath block
The housing development on the corner of Front and Summer streets is for tenants aged 55 and older.
Bath-area school board approves new $43.8 million school budget
Regional School Unit 1’s 2024-25 plan reflects a 5% increase from the current school budget.