Arrests 1/27 at 10:18 p.m. Garry Bucklin, 31, of Bath, was arrested on a warrant by Cpl. Garrett Olson on Washington Street. 1/29 at 6:11 p.m. Jordan Griffis, 24, of Arnold Drive, Lisbon, was arrested by Officer Richard Ross on Water Street, Brunswick, on a charge of receiving stolen property. 1/30 at 4:01 p.m. Edwin […]
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Bath postpones council meeting to Feb. 14
BATH — Wednesday’s snowstorm forced postponement of the City Council’s regular monthly meeting by one week. The panel will instead meet in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. Among agenda items will be the second contract approval for new City Manager Peter Owen. The council last month unanimously promoted the […]
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Portland recovery advocates ready for improved naloxone access
PORTLAND — New rules from the State Board of Pharmacy for distribution of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone are being welcomed in the city and regionally. Pharmacists can fill prescriptions for naloxone, also known by its Narcan tradename, but cannot write them. Rule 40 would allow licensed pharmacists to prescribe naloxone directly to people 21 years and older. The pharmacists must complete two hours […]
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Judge dismisses charges against 9 Bath protesters
BATH — A Superior Court judge on Feb. 1 dismissed charges against nine people arrested last April for alleged criminal trespassing during the christening of a new U.S. Navy destroyer at Bath Iron Works. Justice Dan Billings ended the West Bath District Court case, expected to last two days, when the state “failed to prove […]
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Greater Portland has few winners, many losers in school funding forecast
AUGUSTA — While some greater Portland school districts can expect significant increases in state dollars, most others are likely to receive a lot less education aid in fiscal year 2019. Last week, the Maine Department of Education released its annual state funding plan for districts across the state, based on an overall $1.1 billion education budget […]
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Newest BIW-built stealth destroyer passes sea test
The future USS Michael Monsoor successfully completes its at-sea trial, a final step before the Zumwalt-class warship is put into active service.
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Bath Police Beat: Feb. 2
Arrests 1/23 at 5:02 p.m. Jason Beckwith, 38, of Blodgett Road, Pittston, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Drayton Road on a charge of domestic violence assault, and issued a summons on a charge of domestic violence criminal threatening. 1/23 at 7:55 p.m. Kelvin Cressey, 57, of Oak Street, was arrested by Officer Eric […]
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Opponents urge legislators to curb Bath Iron Works tax break
AUGUSTA — More opponents than supporters of a renewed $60 million tax break for Bath Iron Works spoke Tuesday at a Statehouse public hearing. The Legislature’s Joint Committee on Taxation heard nearly three hours of testimony on LD 1781, which would renew a tax incentive first passed in 1997. The timing of a work session […]
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Bath Police Beat: Jan. 26
Arrests 1/18 at 4 p.m. Jonathan Rose, 19, of Central Avenue, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Eric Bryan on Centre Street. 1/20, no time listed. Tristan Olyphant, 19, of Emily Drive, was arrested by Cpl. Garrett Olson at an undisclosed location on charges of operating under the influence and violation of conditions of […]
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Bath dusts off welcome mat for new residents
BATH — Newcomers to the city are encouraged to attend a “Welcome to Bath” night at the Maine Maritime Museum Monday, Feb. 5. The free 6-8 p.m. event, to be held at the 243 Washington St. museum’s Long Reach Hall, will identify resources, answer questions and showcase ways to get involved in the city. It […]