Report: Out-of-state recruiting helps BIW drive Maine economy

An analysis from University of Southern Maine’s Center for Business and Economic Research found Bath Iron Works supported more than $1.8 billion in economic output in 2021, thanks in part to the shipyard's push to draw out-of-state workers, a strategy labor experts say could help solve the problem of Maine's shrinking workforce.

Facing housing shortage, Midcoast towns promote ‘mother-in-law suites’

Bath and Brunswick have both held public information sessions promoting accessory dwelling units, commonly known as "granny flats" or "mother-in-law suites," this fall, as communities around the state combat a housing shortage.

Midcoast police agencies feeling weight of widespread labor shortage

Brunswick, Topsham and Freeport are just three of dozens of communities around the state searching for police officers, thanks to a shortage that local department heads attribute to a hot labor market, generational shifts in the workforce and a negative public perception of law enforcement following George Floyd's murder in 2020.

Bath’s Chocolate Church Arts Center bounces back from October vandalism

The beloved arts center has received over $15,000 in donations over the past two months to help with repairs.

Bath event to cover history of city’s housing Oct. 19

Authors will discuss their latest books as well as history and art in presentation

Bath gets new fiber-optic broadband, but some rural residents feel left out

About 500 homes in North and South Bath, won't benefit from the new high-speed internet.

HGTV shines a spotlight on Mae’s Café & Bakery in Bath

The famous bakery was chosen as a filming location for the Home and Garden Television show "My Lottery Dream Home" in July.

Phone scammers bilk Bath senior out of $9,500, claiming her grandson is in trouble

Each year, scam artists cheat American seniors out of an estimated $3 billion, according to justice.gov.

Choruses from Bath/Brunswick, Augusta to battle Sept. 17