BATH — A special election later this month to fill the seat left vacant on the City Council after the death of Leverett “Tink” Mitchell has attracted only one candidate. Aaron Park of Pak Street was the only person to submit nomination papers by the Feb. 6 deadline, City Clerk Mary White reported. The election […]

BATH — After a quarter century at the First Baptist Church, the Bath Area Kitchen Table is moving to a new location next to its sister operation. Formerly the Bath Area Soup Kitchen, the agency will serve its last meal at the Washington Street church Friday, Feb. 24, and then re-open at the former United […]

BRUNSWICK — The Town Council is expected to take action on a petition to make the coastal property at 946 Mere Point Road a public park, according to the council chairwoman. Although the town attorney had previously questioned the petition’s legality, “the petitioners are entitled to some response from council,” Chairwoman Alison Harris said Monday.  The town […]

The Brunswick Downtown Associationrecognized outstanding members of the association and community at the association’s annual meeting Jan. 26. From left are, BDA Director Debora King; Ray Labbe, of Business of the Year Ray Labbe & Sons; Mark Rockwood, Volunteer of the Year; Jim Oikle, Visitor Center Volunteer of the Year; Maine State Music Theater Director […]

BATH — The City Council Wednesday received an update on the status of the high school construction project. Regional School Unit 1 officials also plan in March to provide more information on building designs, as well as elements that could be included in the project that the state would not fund. The council also approved […]

Arrests 1/25 at 2:07 p.m. Scott W. Morrison, 41, of Stevens Lane, Farmingdale, was arrested on Thomas Point Beach by Marine Patrol Officer Paul Plummer on outstanding warrants from another agency. 1/25 at 7:50 p.m. Jason R. Lavoie, 39, of South Street, Topsham, was arrested on Maine Street by Officer Christopher Balestra on an outstanding warrant […]

No arrests or summonses were reported from Jan 23-30.

Arrests 1/25 at 7 p.m. Emiline King, 36, of Crawford Drive, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Crawford Drive on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 1/26 at 9:45 p.m. Laughlynn Bragg, 22, of Mill Street, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Redlon Street on a charge of violating conditions of release. 1/27 […]

BRUNSWICK — The Zoning Rewrite Committee welcomed suggestions Monday – but also defended charges that a new draft of the town’s zoning ordinance is shifting too much authority to town boards. The Town Council sponsored Monday’s forum – the final in a series of five; the previous forums focused on specific neighborhoods – and will use the input to review the draft […]

BRUNSWICK — A chapter of a national program is headed to Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary school, with the aim of recruiting men as classroom volunteers. The Watch DOGS program enlists adult men of all ages to spend a day helping teachers and students, according to Willo Wright, an active volunteer in the school system. Wright said the […]