Tilly Laskey is co-editor of “Precious & Adored: The Love Letters of Rose Cleveland and Evangeline Simpson Whipple, 1890-1918.”
Coastal Journal
Midcoast news from The Forecaster.
Bath museum spruces up front campus with new trees, shrubbery
The new plantings are part of Maine Maritime Museum’s “First Impressions” facelift along Washington Street.
Bath approves charter amendment extending contract lengths
The change will allow the city to entertain solar power agreements.
Topsham elects Nixon, Brillant to board of selectmen
Newcomer Matthew Nixon drew 1,013 votes and incumbent Marie Brillant trailed behind with 866 votes in the three-way race for the two seats.
Topsham’s Keleher, Ward win seats on MSAD 75 school board
Sarah Ward and Bill Keleher beat out Jane Quirion and Donald Koslosky for two unfinished terms on the school board.
West Bath elects Andresen to select board
The West Bath resident said she sees an opportunity for growth in the town.
Freeport hires consultant to review fire truck needs
The study will ensure the town has the capabilities it needs, Fire Chief Charles Jordan said.
Freeport business owners driving change to allow food trucks
The town’s current regulations are too restrictive, the owners of Maine Wicked Goods Merchantile say.
Bath receives 3 proposals for Morse High reuse consultant
The high school will be repurposed after Regional School Unit 1 moves to its new facility.
Midcoast People & Business: Nov. 1
Bath Garden Club cleans up at YMCA, awarding first scholarship Inclement weather did little to discourage members of the Bath Garden Club’s Civic Beautification Committee on Oct. 23, when members helped clean out the Bath Area YMCA front garden and entryways to the facility’s parking lot. In related news, the club is awarding its inaugural […]