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'Disgruntled' 15-year-old charged with breaking into, vandalizing Morse High School in Bath
A 15-year-old boy who allegedly brought a pocket knife to Morse High School on May 20 returned to the school, broke in and vandalized it sometime last night, police said today.
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Bath residents could see 5 percent property tax increase
With city, school and county costs tallied, the city could see a tax increase of nearly 5 percent next year.
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Bath Art Walk kicks off for the season
Featuring 32 local art studios and artists, the ArtWalk takes place on the third Friday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. during the summer.
Bath student to lead Healthy Changes in Schools throughout Maine
Bath Middle School student Noa Sreden is pictured here with the portable XBox 360 Kinect Kiosk she and fellow classmate Ann Tolan won for their school during a nation-wide Fuel Up to Play 60 "Casting Call" Challenge in which the girls each submitted entries describing how the program has inspired fitness and better nutrition in their school.
Bath's Chocolate Church searches for new leadership after...
The center, one of the midcoast's premier performing and visual arts facilities, announced Bowers' resignation Wednesday, a day after she advised the board.
Report: State's 'digital learning strategy' plans unfinished
A group of digital education experts is recommending that Maine create an online directory to help school districts and teachers find, choose and write reviews of digital learning resources.
'Red Ruby Heart' author to discuss book in Waldoboro
Morgan Callan Rogers, a Bath native, wrote her debut novel, "Red Ruby Heart in a Cold Blue Sea," because a voice in her head would not leave her alone.
Investigation of Wiscasset Fatal Accident Continues
By Dominik Lobkowicz An accident that claimed the life of one man and injured two others in the early morning of May 11 is still under investigation, according to Wiscasset Police Chief Troy Cline.
Bath council places moratorium on adult entertainment
The Bath City Council, in response to efforts by a Bangor-based business owner to open a strip club at the location of the current Riverside Pub, has voted 6 to 2 to support a 180-day moratorium ordinance on adult entertainment in the city.
Ann LePage visits Bath Iron Works, serves pizza at The Cabin
BATH, Maine - Handing slices of pizza from the kitchen to waiting customers at The Cabin restaurant Wednesday, first lady Ann LePage said, "This is the place to come, from what I hear." "It was always a joke that one thing I've never done is be a waitress," LePage said before the lunchtime crowd arrived.
Maine first lady to tour shipyard, serve pizza
After her morning tour at BIW Wednesday, Mrs. LePage will be serving pizza slices to local patrons at The Cabin Restaurant, which is celebrating 40 years in business on June 3. Mrs.
Firefighters contain damage in Dresden DRESDEN - Firefighters from several communities were able to save a Middle Road home Tuesday after fire broke out in the basement.
Police investigating crash that injured two in West Bath
A two-vehicle crash that sent two people to the hospital may have been caused by a driver operating under the influence.
BIW awaits word from Navy on contract for 10 destroyers
The Navy has told Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King of Maine that it intends to issue a contract for 10 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers by June 4, with work to be completed over five years from fiscal 2013 through 2017.
Bath council moves toward moratorium on strip clubs
BATH, Maine - A proposal to open a strip club in the city prompted the City Council on Wednesday to support a moratorium that temporarily prohibits licenses and permits for so-called "adult-use establishments." The council voted 6-2 for the six-month ban, which requires a second vote later this month before it can go into effect.
Maine lawmakers to decide 3 abortion bills
A coalition of women legislators and abortion rights activists will hold a press conference Thursday to condemn the bills as anti-choice. The first bill bolsters Maine's law requiring informed consent about information, the second allows a wrongful death cause of action for the death of an unborn child, and the final proposal strengthens the ... (more)
Bath couple charged with trafficking in heroin
Bath police Sgt. Dan Couture and Patrolman Ted Raedel pulled over a car driven by 31-year-old David Loewen in the Amato's parking lot on Centre Street and arrested him on charges of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, namely heroin, according to a press release from Bath police Lt.
Bicycles, cars in delicate balancing act on Portland streets
It's a sure sign of spring: bicycle riders, from kids wobbling on their first two-wheelers to Spandex-clad athletes on high-tech racing machines, once again occupy city streets.
Maine activist arrested at New York drone protest
A political activist from Bath was arrested on Sunday during a protest against what they say is the illegal use of drones in Afghanistan, Pakistan and other countries.
Investigator says woman's claims of sexual harassment against former psychiatrist have merit
A Bath woman has reasonable grounds to claim that she was subject to a hostile environment in public accommodations when her therapist allegedly subjected her to sexual comments and unwelcome touching, according to an investigator with the Maine Human Rights Commission.