Bath at Play is hosting its first annual Spring Colors 5K and Half-K Color Run on Sunday, May 18, to raise funds for the nonprofit’s programming. “We’re incredibly excited to host the first-ever Spring Colors color run in Bath,” John Byram, president and founder of Bath at Play, aid in a prepared release. “We aim […]
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New Ventures Maine to host a 50-plus self-employment workshop in Bath
New Ventures Maine in partnership with Main Street Bath will present a free workshop for older adults to explore self-employment from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22. The workshop will be held online and in person at Main Street Bath, 15 Commercial St. The workshop, “Work for Yourself@50+,” is a careful consideration of the […]
The Sons of The American Legion to host Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bath
Mothers will be treated to a free breakfast by The Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 21 (SAL), on Mother’s Day, May 11, at The American Legion Smith-Tobey Post 21, 200 Congress Ave., Bath. All mothers and their families are invited. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-11 a.m. “Some 100 meals were served last year; […]
Bath library to host preview screening of PBS docuseries episode
In partnership with Indie Lens Pop-Up, ITVS and PBS’ “INDEPENDENT LENS,” Patten Free Library will host a preview screening and discussion of “Free for All: The Public Library” (“INDEPENDENT LENS” Season 26, Episode 16) next Wednesday. “Free for All: The Public Library” tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who created a civic institution where […]
From the Chocolate Church: Reimagining a community block party on a rainy day
I know you are feeling a bit sad and mad that it’s going to be another rainy day on Saturday, but it’s going to feel like the sun is out at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. This Saturday, May 10, from 3-5 p.m., the CCAC is hosting a truly one-of-a-kind, open house–style event that brings […]
Sen. Tepler welcomes Morse High School boys’ swim team to State House
Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, welcomed the Morse High School boys’ swim and dive team to the Maine State House on Tuesday to honor them with sentiments from the state Legislature. The sentiments were awarded for the team’s win at the 2025 Class B Swim and Dive State Championship. “I’m incredibly proud of these young student […]
Bath residents worry shipyard parking changes will lead to more traffic issues
Bath Iron Works leadership goes over the plans for the improved parking for the Washington Street corridor project and answers Bath residents’ concerns during a presentation at the Maine Maritime Museum.
Literacy nonprofit seeks volunteers in Midcoast
Midcoast Literacy, a nonprofit that provides free literacy tutoring to people of all ages, is holding two training sessions for new volunteer tutors this spring. One session is for volunteers who want to work with kids and one for volunteer English language tutors for adults. Midcoast Literacy serves individuals in Sagadahoc, Lincoln and northern Cumberland […]
Somali multimedia artist leads free mini hut workshops
The free mini hut workshops offered at the Chocolate Church Art Center served as a tool for potential healing past traumas.
Celebrating the workforce and other May happenings
There are a ton of events happening in May in the Bath-Brunswick-Topsham region. Next week, I will be assembling a shorter, more bulleted list of all the things happening so you can mark your calendars. However, there are three events I want to take a bit more time for this week, presented in reverse chronological […]