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.

Business, News, Times Record

Bath YMCA promotes interim CEO

by Paul Bagnall February 8, 2026February 9, 2026

The nonprofit has removed ‘interim’ from Amy Vent’s title, making her the official new CEO.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News, Times Record

Midcoast libraries offer free passes to Bath performances

by Paul Bagnall February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Library cardholders can now attend cultural events at the Chocolate Church Arts Center for free through a new program.

News, Times Record

Midcoast Youth Center hires after-school program director

by Paul Bagnall February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Bath-based youth center and skatepark brings in new talent to help give young people a space to be creative.

News, Times Record

Freeport greenlights Depot Street condo development

by Paul Bagnall February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Construction on the new condos should begin in spring.

Arts & Entertainment, News, Times Record

Palaver String Quartet returns to Meetinghouse Arts in Freeport

by Paul Bagnall January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Soprano Michelle Kennedy describes what to expect at the Palaver String Quartet’s Freeport performance.

Food, News, Times Record

Brackett’s Market raises funds for Bath Area Food Bank

by Paul Bagnall January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

A local supermarket raised money over the holidays for the Bath Area Food Bank.

Maine, News, Times Record

Documentary highlights challenges of aging wastewater infrastructure

by Paul Bagnall January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Bath municipal employees are taking part in a Q&A Thursday after the screening of a documentary focusing on municipal wastewater systems.

Life & Culture, Times Record

Phippsburg native celebrates a century of life

by Paul Bagnall January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

The Plant Memorial Home staff and residents celebrated Marita Doyle’s 100th birthday with a small car parade outside the assisted living facility in Bath.