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.

Maine nonprofit buys another island for public access in 2022

Sheep Island, off the coast of Owls Head in Penobscot Bay, will forever be protected from development, now that Maine Coast Heritage Trust has purchased it.

State may upgrade water quality rating for lower section of the Androscoggin River

Lawmakers will consider whether to go along with a state environmental board's recommendation to hike its classification level from Lisbon to the sea.

Topsham to get its first dirt pump track by summer 2022

The pump track is expected to bring more people to the area and help with the town's economic growth.

Hour of Code introduces Bath, Woolwich students to computer science

Bath man sentenced to 10 years for fraud, money laundering

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.

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.

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.

Local food banks brace for holiday demand

The food banks and pantries have seen an increase in their clients in the last few months.