It Doesn't Get More Local Than This - - Support Your Local Growers! - 04/27/09 08:41 PM
 
Even though I plant a small vegetable garden in my backyard each year, one of the most anticipated pleasures of springtime is opening day of the local outdoor farmers markets.  We have a perfectly wonderful market here in Bath and there is nothing better than walking down to Waterfront Park on a Saturday morning and buying direct from the people who grow the goods.  So, I grab my L.L. Bean tote bag (the big one) and get walkin’!
 
The Bath Farmers Market opens May 2nd this year - - this is Mayfair Weekend in Bath so the opening coincides … (3 comments)

Maine - The Way Life Should Be! - 04/16/09 10:31 AM
There may be no better time to invest in land in Maine!
Conveniently located between Bath and Brunswick, Juniper Woods Subdivision features unique building lots offering privacy and nature in a small neighborhood association of tasteful homes.  Owners have private access to the New Meadows River from a common lot on a pretty tidal cove.  Nature paths meander through the neighborhood and the association maintains the roads.  A new common dock is planned to be installed Spring 2009.  Mooring permits are available through the Town of West Bath.  The Seller is willing to pay the one-time special dock assessment (approx. $1200) … (2 comments)

Local Schools Champion Community Garden Effort - 04/16/09 08:43 AM
Regional School Unit #1 (RSU 1) students are launching a Community Garden!  The vegetables they grow will go to the school cafeterias and local food banks.
Kicking off the gardening season, community members are invited to attend an Open House at the Bath Middle School Green House, Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  Bring gardening gloves and trowels, if you have them, and come help dig the dirt!  There will be opportunities for continued volunteerism throughout the spring and summer, as well.

The Community Garden will be located near the corner of Lemont and High … (2 comments)

The "3/50 Project" in Bath, Maine - 04/16/09 07:54 AM
What is the  3/50 project?  It's a simple idea to support independently owned local businesses and boost our economy at the same time.
Decide on 3 local businesses that you would miss if they shut down (Yes, this is happening).  Make it a point to spend $50 each month at these 3 businesses.  The money you spend at independently owned local operations stays in town much longer than if you spend it at a national chain. 
Local retailer, Gayle Hunt, owner of Ornament at 11 Centre Street, explained the 3/50 project in a recent letter to the Times Record.
Be sure … (0 comments)

 

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