A mountain bike ride at the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Lily Pond Preserve on May 7 will kick of a slate of events hosted by the Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee celebrating National Bike Month.
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Bath-area board chooses long-term solution over tax cut
The Regional School Unit 1 Board of Directors approved a $40.2 million budget proposal for 2023 on Monday.
Midcoast Council of Governments hires Brunswick resident as new director
The Midcoast Council of Governments has announced the hiring of Mathew Eddy as its executive director. “We are excited to add an Executive Director of Mathew’s experience and commitment to the region,” said Marc Meyers, council president and Bath’s city manager. “Along with his appreciation for the Midcoast, Mat brings an array of skill sets […]
Former Brunswick resident sentenced for transferring obscene matter to minor, obstructing justice
A former Brunswick resident, most recently living in Pennsylvania, was sentenced Friday in federal court for transferring obscene matter to a minor and obstructing justice, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen sentenced Shawn Cook, 42, to 46 months — nearly four years — in prison and three years of supervised […]
Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick resigns
After more than 15 years with the nonprofit, Lindsay MacDonald, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick, is leaving. MacDonald is leaving “to pursue new opportunities,” according to a statement released by the organization. She started as the nonprofit’s administrative and development assistant in 2007, becoming executive director in 2011. She has “since […]
Painting by ‘Grandpa Moses’ commemorates Phippsburg’s past
Before his death in 2000, Everett Perkins, a retired Massachusetts police officer turned artist, created dozens of paintings based on his memories of the Midcoast from the dawn of the 20th century.
Man killed in Portland was a hard worker, hoping to get his life back on track
The family of Derald “Darry” Coffin, 43, said they expected him to move back to the Midcoast this weekend to try to get clean and make a fresh start.
Bath Rotary Club’s road race coming soon
The Bath Rotary Club’s 8th annual road race is 9 a.m. Saturday, May 21. The race has been renamed the George Dole Bath Rotary 4-Way 5K presented by Mid Coast Hospital. Dole was a 17-year member of the Bath Rotary Club and a life-long runner who died on June 29, 2021, just a few weeks […]
Artists new and old unite for ArtVan exhibit in Brunswick
A new exhibit at Brunswick’s Frontier displaying works from over 100 local artists will benefit Bath’s ArtVan.
Bath teacher hopes to become Yoga Warrior
Morse High School English teacher Johnna Stanton hopes her work with teens will propel her to victory in a series of online votes with a $10,000 prize.