It’s hard to believe, but this July marks the one-year anniversary of when my family and I moved to Bath to steward the beloved Chocolate Church Arts Center. Time has flown, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to express how incredibly fortunate we feel to have landed not only in Bath […]
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Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
Indefatigable leaders of Indivisible Sagadahoc fighting to save democracy
Most 85-year-old women might spend their time, say, talking about their grandchildren or having lunch with friends or keeping track of medical appointments. Not Jessica Mahnke and Norma Dreyfus. These two dynamic activists now put their energy to work leading efforts in Sagadahoc County and joining other Indivisible groups around Midcoast Maine to save American […]
Maine-based franchise Bay Bowls opens new location in Bath
A family-owned business expands into the City of Ships, offering superfood fruit bowls and smoothies. The fruit and granola business is looking for new licensing and franchise opportunities in the state.
From the Chocolate Church: Art Lab launches ‘Recycle Creature Creations’ drop-in series with waterfront finale
Albert Einstein famously said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” That idea is at the heart of Chocolate Church Art Center’s Art Lab — a bright, welcoming, creative space we launched in 2024. Led by Jeremy Eaton — our incredible art director, theater designer, visual artist and puppet […]
Midcoast YMCA sets schedule for summer food program
Bath Area Family YMCA began delivering free meals this week to children and teens in the community as part of the organization’s summer food program. Every weekday through Aug. 22, YMCA staff and volunteers will deliver prepared meals at 12 locations in the communities of Brunswick and Bath. Meals are provided free of charge and […]
Bath Area YMCA will change leadership over the summer
A leadership change is underway this July for the Bath Area Family YMCA, with the former COO filling in as CEO as the nonprofit searches for a new chief operating officer this summer.
Bath man arrested after shooting rifle multiple times in Belgrade
William Bamford, 41, allegedly fired his rifle several times in a residential area near Chandler Road and Point Road.
What to expect for Bath Heritage Days
Bath Heritage Days has a big lineup of familiar events and a few new ones from July 3-6.
Taking advantage of the chance to slow down
There is a lot going on in the world right now, and there are numerous topics I could opine about from state and federal policy and the potential ramifications, or the workforce projects we are working on and specifically the expansion of the Connecting to Tomorrow program, or the fall events which we are unveiling […]