From marquee names to local heroes, the vision of programming at the Chocolate Church Arts Center is local, national and international. This weekend — and I love it when this happens — we have some of each. First up, local heroes Resurgence Dance Company returns to the CCAC with their newest opus, “Don’t Worry. Be […]
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BIW partners with Portland to expand bus service to Bath
Bath Iron Works teams up with Greater Portland Metro to bring its BREEZ service to Bath. More affordable Metro bus system fares and discounts will be available to shipyard employees.
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Chamber of commerce welcomes more businesses to Midcoast
Today, I want to highlight some of the businesses and organizations who have newly opened or expanded thus far in 2025. For a new business, breaking through can be tough (even tougher if the Majority Report of LD 1822 passes the State Legislature instead of the Minority report that came out of committee, which is […]
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Bath Housing opens its new Centre Street apartment complex
Bath Housing opens its new affordable apartment complex as part of its larger vision for the Congress Housing Corridor, which aims to address the limited housing rental market.
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Patten Free Library’s Summer Reading 2025 challenge kicks off on Friday
Patten Free Library will kick off Summer Reading 2025 from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, June 20. Activities will include a bounce house, music, ice cream from Zellie’s and the opportunity to register for Summer Reading and collect a free book. “I want to make this summer about literacy of all kinds, and our theme of ‘Level […]
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Cultural Crossroads: A 1-day celebration of musical traditions from Nova Scotia to New Orleans | Column
On Saturday, June 21, the sounds of fiddles, accordions, and soulful vocals will fill the air as “Cultural Crossroads” comes to life — a dynamic one-day event celebrating the rich musical heritage of our region: Acadian, Appalachian, Quebecois, and “cousin” traditions like Cajun, Creole, Celtic, and country. Co-presented by the Chocolate Church and acclaimed musicians […]
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‘No Kings’ rally draws 3,000 protesters to Bath
A few months into Trump’s second term, hundreds of protesters gathered along the length of the Sagadahoc Bridge in Bath to speak out against the administration’s policies and actions.
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What to expect during Pride Month in Bath
Bath Pride and other allied organizations are celebrating Pride Month in the City of Ships for the third annual year.
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Rainy weekends and thoughts on the diverse weekend ahead
Let’s start with a story. I had a remarkable business reminder the other day in the grocery store. I saw one of our great local restauranteurs who is very intentional and charming on their social media channels. I mentioned a recent video they had posted and how nice it was, and they thanked me. Then […]
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Bath residents see small increase in taxes
The fiscal year 2026 budget increases property taxes in accordance with the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Climate Action Plan while acknowledging the trickle-down effect of federal government funding on municipal spending.