Topsham’s Select Board approved the creation of a new Bicycle Pedestrian Committee Thursday, just two weeks after the opening of a new pump track outside the town’s transfer station off Townsend Way.
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Wiscasset Library raising funds amid heightened use during pandemic
The Wiscasset Library will host its annual fundraiser, Bands for Books, Monday, Sept. 5.
Dike Newell parent raises funds for music program in wake of June fire that displaced Bath students
Dike Newell School students will resume classes Sept. 6 at the renovated former Bath Regional Career and Technical Center.
Bath ballot set for council elections
Incumbents Jennifer DeChant and Julie Ambrosino are running unopposed for reelection to the Bath City Council along with new candidate Miriam Johnson. DeChant is running for Ward 5, Johnson in Ward 7 and Ambrosino is running for councilor at large. The election will be held Nov. 8 and absentee ballots will be available up to […]
Coastal Journal Edition Meetings: Sept. 2-9
Bath Fri. 9/2 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Wed. 9/7 10 a.m. Housing Subcommittee City Hall Wed. 9/7 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Brunswick Tues. 9/6 6:30 p.m. Town Council Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 9/7 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 9/7 5 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 9/7 7 […]
Dike Newell students set to start school
The first day of the 2022-23 school year for students who would normally attend Dike Newell Elementary School will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the building that formerly housed the Bath Technical Center at 826 Shipbuilder Drive in Bath. The change in venue came after an alleged arsonist set fire to the school June 11, […]
Wayward hedgehog rescued during Saturday night stroll in Bath
Over the weekend, a Bath resident claimed to have found a hedgehog walking down the sidewalk near High Street and called the police.
Sharing the harvest put free produce on the table
Merrymeeting Gleaners hosts its weekly sharing table Wednesday in front of the Topsham Public Library, and will continue through the winter, taking operations inside once the weather turns.
Bath puts final touches on temporary school after fire displaced elementary schoolers
Dike Newell School students and parents will have the opportunity to see their new classrooms from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at an open house hosted by the school.
Bath dad launches plan for ship-themed community playground
Building a privately funded playground at Library Park, which would need City Council approval, has seen a fair amount of support so far.