Two men and a dog were in the Kennebec River when a rescue boat arrived.
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Bath celebrates redevelopment of historic downtown building
The former W.T. Grant department store, built in 1936 on Centre Street, underwent a $3 million renovation and now includes apartments, coworking space, a theater and an art studio.
Lunch and Learn Q&A Sept. 28 in Bath
Bath city staff members will host a Lunch and Learn Q&A session at noon Thursday, Sept. 28, at Union + Co. Staff members will provide updates on projects and initiatives in the city and answer questions. Union + Co. is located at 31 Centre St. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch and RSVP […]
Maine’s First Ship Full Moon Dinner coming up
Maine’s First Ship will host its second annual Full Moon Dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29 at Bath Freight Shed, with a view of the Virginia on the Kennebec River. Chefs Chris Toy and Jeff Mao will prepare locally-sourced ingredients for a Chinese hot pot and music will be performed by Kat Logan. […]
Patten Free Library awarded $100K to improve space and resources for remote workers
Patten Free Library has been awarded $100,000 in the Remote Work through Libraries Initiative administered by the Maine State Library and the Department of Economic and Community Development. Patten Free Library serves the city of Bath and the adjacent towns of Arrowsic, West Bath, Georgetown and Woolwich. As a community and business hub for the […]
New affordable housing complex to be built near downtown Bath
The Bath Housing Development Corporation announced it’s constructing an 18-unit apartment building on Centre Street that will be income-restricted.
Bath man accused of killing his mother takes plea deal
Authorities said Jason Ibarra was intoxicated when he strangled his mother last year.
Coastal Journal Meetings: Sept. 15-22
Bath Wed. 9/20 2 p.m. Community Dev. Committee YMCA Wed. 9/20 4 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 9/18 4:30 p.m. Climate Action Task Force Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 9/18 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 9/19 5 p.m. Town Commons Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 9/19 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board […]
Historic Bath clock bell to keep tolling
Bath officials said the historic value of the 1855 clock, which chimes every hour downtown, outweighs concerns from neighbors who have trouble sleeping.