Local housing experts say financing for affordable housing developments is more complicated to put together than market-rate projects, which contributes to a shortage of cheap housing in the Midcoast.
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Bath launches free composting initiative for residents
The city has distributed 75 of 100 composting bins made of old lobster traps and hopes they spark further action to fight climate change at the local level.
PTA: Community comes through for Bath school damaged in fire
From moral support to financial donations, including $10,000 raised at a fundraising event last weekend, the Bath community has showered the fire-damaged Dike Newell School’s students and teachers with “an outpouring of love,” the PTA says.
Midcoast Meetings: July 22-29
Bath Mon. 7/25 5 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory Committee City Hall Brunswick Tues. 7/26 4:30 p.m. Recycling and Sustainability Committee Tues. 7/26 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 7/27 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 7/27 6 p.m. Rivers and Coastal Waters Commission Town Hall/Zoom Thur. 7/28 5 p.m. Bicycle and Pedestrian […]
Work under way on alternate school for Bath elementary students following devastating fire
Dike Newell students will attend classes at the former Bath Regional Career and Technical Center this fall.
Midcoast Symphony hosts outdoor performance in Bath
Orchestra to perform in Bath’s Library Park
Midcoast Meetings: July 15-22
Bath Tues. 7/19 5 p.m. Economic Development Committee City Hall Wed. 7/20 2 p.m. Community Development Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 7/18 6:30 p.m. Town Council Town Hall/Zoom Tues. 7/19 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board Workshop Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 7/20 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 7/20 5 p.m. Town Commons Committee Wed. […]
Bath-area land trust to hold skin balm-making workshop
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a workshop on making your own skin salve on Saturday, July 23, at 10 a.m. at the LOCAL Garden in Bath. This workshop is designed for adults and children 8 years old and older. Containers and supplies will be provided. The land trust is asking for a $5 suggested […]
Maine Maritime Museum appoints interim head as new executive director
Chris Timm said he’s excited to expand the museum’s programming and exhibits.
Bath elementary school seeks donations after devastating June fire
Students will attend classes at the Bath Regional Career and Technical Center in the fall.