Topsham entrepreneur Matt Nixon designed the world’s first 3D-printed, closed-loop, oyster-farming tank made from sustainable materials.
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Local teen center acquires former armory building
Midcoast Youth Center recently announced that it has reached an agreement with the City of Bath to acquire the former Bath Armory property located at 4 Old Brunswick Road. The City Council unanimously approved the sale at its May 3 meeting. Under lease to MYC since 2020, the former Bath Armory houses MYC’s teen center […]
From the Chocolate Church: Fast-paced fiddler Eileen Ivers takes the stage
Eileen Ivers gained a huge following when she first appeared at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, and her fans are in for another evening of fast-paced, high-energy music with her band Universal Roots on Friday, May 5, in Bath. High praise for her performance with the Portland Symphony Orchestra several years ago came from former […]
Coastal Journal Meetings: May 5-12
Bath Fri. 5/5 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Mon. 5/8 5:30 p.m. Joint Topsham Water District River Road Mon. 5/8 6 p.m. Housing Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 5/9 4:30 p.m. Teen Center Advisory People Plus Tue. 5/9 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 5/10 10 a.m. Central Fire Station […]
Bath YMCA expanding child care program
The Bath Area Family YMCA broke ground last week on a new preschool building that will allow it to serve 32 more children.
Plant Memorial Home hosts ‘what is assisted living’ discussion
Plant Memorial Home, of Bath, will host an open house and discussion on “what is assisted living” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, on campus at 1 Washington St. Panelists include Shawn Shambo, with a preview of his upcoming Ted Talk and the importance of seniors remaining active in their communities; Travis Dixon, clinical liaison […]
Bath can expect 4% property tax hike if budget plans approved
Property taxes for a $300,000 home in Bath would increase about $240 if the preliminary municipal, school and county budgets are approved.
Potential redevelopment of old Bath cannery site advances
An environmental assessment is underway at the old Stinson Seafood cannery along the Bath waterfront ahead of its potential sale.
Spirit of Bath: ‘Tony Dancer’ again recognized for volunteerism
Antonio Garreton, a longtime dance teacher in Bath, received a Maine Spirit of America award for his work with the Bath Area Food Bank and Midcoast Youth Center.
Coastal Journal Meetings: April 28-May 5
Bath Mon. 5/1 1 p.m. Development Corporation City Hall Wed. 5/3 10 a.m. Housing Subcommittee City Hall Wed. 5/3 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Fri. 5/5 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Mon. 5/1 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 5/3 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. […]