BATH — The times may change, but the city maintains the classic holiday season atmosphere with its annual celebration of “An Old-Fashioned Christmas.” Mari Eosco, interim director of Main Street Bath, has been participating in the month-long series of events over the 15 years she’s been with the organization. It took on even greater meaning […]
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Grants buy equipment for Harpswell firefighters
HARPSWELL — The Maine Municipal Association has awarded the town two $2,000 Safety Enhancement and Scholarship grants, Town Administrator Kristi Eiane said in a press release. The state programs offer financial incentives to members of the Maine Municipal Association Workers’ Compensation Fund, and are used to purchase equipment intended to reduce workplace injuries. Eiane said […]
Grants buy equipment for Harpswell firefighters
HARPSWELL — The Maine Municipal Association has awarded the town two $2,000 Safety Enhancement and Scholarship grants, Town Administrator Kristi Eiane said in a press release. The state programs offer financial incentives to members of the Maine Municipal Association Workers’ Compensation Fund, and are used to purchase equipment intended to reduce workplace injuries. Eiane said […]
VIA PRESS HERALD: Authorities search for West Bath man, 70, missing since Friday
Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry says he’s concerned for the well-being of Edward ‘Ted’ Berrett, who lives alone.
Carson, McCreight to hold office hours
HARPSWELL — State Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Harpswell, will hold drop-in office hours throughout District 24 in the coming weeks. Carson is serving his first term representing Brunswick, Harpswell, North Yarmouth and Pownal. Office hours in Freeport will be Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Bow Street Market, 79 Bow St., from 5-7 p.m. North Yarmouth hours will […]
VIA PRESS HERALD: Maine lawmakers to consider extending tax credit for BIW
Since the 1990s, the Bath shipyard has benefited from the credit as long as it invests in its facility.
VIA COURIER GAZETTE: Jury to return Monday to deliberate in trial of Lincoln County deputy accused of assaulting three girls
The jury is scheduled to return Monday morning at 8:30 to resume deliberations.
VIA COURIER GAZETTE: Downeaster expected to roll into Rockland in May
Tentative schedule announced to include stops in Bath, Wiscasset, and Newcastle.
VIA PRESS HERALD OPINION: BIW workers continue to be the best shipbuilders in the world
But a skilled workforce remains the key to our future, just as it is for all businesses in Maine.
Brunswick train noise workshop offers answers, but few remedies
Resident complaints of loud train horns have been heard, but there’s little to be done.