The pump track is expected to bring more people to the area and help with the town’s economic growth.
The Forecaster
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Hour of Code introduces Bath, Woolwich students to computer science
Earlier this month, students at Dike Newell Elementary School and Woolwich Central School were introduced to the language of computers: coding. Librarians Abby Luchies of Woolwich Central and Lisa Hardman of Dike Newell enrolled their schools in the Hour of Code, an educational campaign that helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. “[Hour of Code] […]
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Bath man sentenced to 10 years for fraud, money laundering
A Bath man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday for embezzling more than $2 million from the Portland-based financial firm he worked for. U.S. District Judge D. Brock Hornby sentenced David Altenburg, 46, to 10 years in prison followed by 18 months of supervised release for wire fraud, money laundering, transferring property to […]
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Bath museum’s new exhibit reveals Maine’s connection to the slave trade
Artifacts featured in the new exhibit reveal Bath-built ships and Maine captains and crews transported both enslaved people and crops manufactured by slavery.
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Q&A: Outgoing MRRA director Steve Levesque reflects on 16 years redeveloping former military base
About 150 businesses supporting around 2,600 jobs are operating at Brunswick Landing, more than double the original employment projections for 2021 and surpassing the previous annual Navy payroll of $140 million.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth officers return to active duty after October fatal shooting
The two officers involved in a fatal shooting in October in Falmouth returned to active duty last month after an internal investigation found they “acted within policy,” according to Falmouth Police Chief John Kilbride. Sgt. Kevin Conger and Officer Peter Theriault are back on the job. Conger is on light duty while he recovers from […]
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Topsham residents share mixed feelings about moving away from town meeting government
During a forum Tuesday, one resident argued that town meetings are sparsely attended, making it easier for special interests.
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Local food banks brace for holiday demand
The food banks and pantries have seen an increase in their clients in the last few months.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
‘Why would they not help?’ Tucker family seeks answers from Westbrook police
The family of Terry Tucker Jr. say they feel the police didn’t give their concerns enough weight and as a result, the body of their loved one wasn’t found for more than four months after they reported him missing.
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‘Business is bonkers’ in downtown Bath this year as holiday season approaches
Sen. Angus King said he was impressed by the “vitality” of Bath’s thriving downtown while visiting small businesses Monday.