BATH — Bath United Methodist Church and the Neighborhood Church have joined efforts to create “The Warm Fuzzies,” a donation program providing winter clothing for those in need. The organizations are collecting new or gently worn outerwear, including hats, coats, gloves/mittens, new socks, snow pants and sleeping bags. All clothing items must be clean. Donated […]
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Bath planning board weighs whether to allow solar panels in historic downtown
The planning board first recommended a rule change that would allow solar panels to be installed in the historic district as long as they were not visible from the road late last year, but Bath city councilors agreed the proposal was too vague.
Injured BIW worker’s condition improves, hospital says
Local S6, BIW’s largest union, raised over $57,000 for Garrett Bailey, a BIW rigger injured on the job, who was reported to be in “fair condition” Friday, according to a hospital spokesperson.
Maine Street Bath receives award for indoor community center
Maine Street Bath received an award from the Maine Development Foundation for the creation of Beacon Park in downtown Bath. Beacon Park on Centre Street is a storefront acting as a warm place for people to escape the cold, get some work done or meet friends while remaining a safe distance apart.
After rise of mental health-related calls, Bath PD start crisis training
“I’d like the police to see people as an individual and see if someone is in distress or they might need mental health services,” said Stacy Clayton, who has served two jail sentences for drug-related charges.
Bath water treatment project set to wrap up two months behind schedule, but under budget
Rates will not increase for customers, said Trevor Hunt, superintendent of the Bath water district.
BIW rigger still in critical condition after injury involving crane
Union continues fundraising push to help worker and family.
BIW wants workers vaccinated sooner, but won’t make vaccinations mandatory
Bath Iron Works argued its workers should be included with the over 200,000 Mainers in the 1B and 1C vaccination groups.
BIW employee critically injured on the job, union says
The mechanic was injured at the shipyard Saturday morning, but the company and union declined to say how the injury occurred.
Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 29-Feb. 5
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Mon. 2/1 3 p.m. Facilities Committee Mon. 2/1 4 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory Committee Tues. 2/2 6 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 2/3 6 p.m. City Council Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 2/1 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 2/2 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive […]