Three Maine women born in the middle of the 1800s were counted among the globe’s top singers during opera’s heyday.
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Bath becomes latest Midcoast community to enact public mask mandate
The 60-day mask mandate for indoor public spaces like stores, public transportation and restaurants, goes into effect on Monday, Jan. 24.
Bath to consider citywide mask mandate for indoor public spaces
Bath city councilors will review a proposed mask mandate for public indoor places during a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Last high-tech Zumwalt-class destroyer leaves Bath Iron Works
The departure of the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson on Wednesday marks the end of a tumultuous period that saw just three out of a planned 32 vessels of this class built.
Sen. King touts BIW to Senate appropriations chair during tour
King said he invited Tester to the shipyard to witness what it takes to build an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
Bath maritime museum offers free admission for children
The Maine Maritime Museum estimates about 30,000 children under 18 will visit the museum, free of charge, from now to December 2026.
Brunswick-area Salvation Army ends up $23,000 short in annual red kettle campaign
Depending on the success of other seasonal fundraising efforts, Brunswick-Bath Salvation Army Lt. Neil Childs said that cuts may need to be made to social service programs funded through the red kettle drive.
‘Tony Dancer’ to ring in New Year with Bath’s Paul Revere bell
Bath’s Citizen of the Year Antonio Garreton will ring the city’s Paul Revere bell, but the city is discouraging people from gathering outside to watch and sing when it tolls.
Midcoast stores report soaring sales during holiday shopping season
Many Midcoast store owners said they suspect supply chain delays affecting national retailers may have encouraged shoppers to shop locally, contributing to their boost in business.
President Biden signs defense bill with potential work for Bath shipyard
This year’s defense spending bill approves three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, which Bath Iron Works can bid to build.