Paul Bagnall got his start in Maine journalism writing for the Bangor Daily News covering multiple municipalities in Aroostook County. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's degree in journalism and has a keen interest in writing about the environment, history, food, healthcare and business. When not writing, Paul is working on getting his dive master certification to take story telling underneath the waves.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2024
What you need to know about the new license plate rollout
The 25-year-old chickadee license plates are being retired. Here’s how to replace them in 2025.
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PublishedJune 25, 2024
Bath-area schools ban student cellphones
Regional School Unit 1 is banning the use of cellphones in schools for grades 6-12 before the start of the next school year.
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PublishedJune 24, 2024
Bath softball tournament to raise funds for Augusta nonprofit that helps female veterans
A new summer softball tournament to raise funds for multiple homeless veteran organizations is happening this weekend at the softball fields in Bath.
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PublishedJune 24, 2024
Plane recovered after crash-landing in Androscoggin River in Topsham
Pilot Anthony Pringle relied on his previous military training to make the emergency crash-landing on the Androscoggin River after engine failure during flight.
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PublishedJune 19, 2024
Bath Iron Works awarded $202 million contract for services for destroyers
The Bath shipyard will receive $202 million for the first year of planning yard services for Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
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PublishedJune 14, 2024
Market Basket opens much anticipated store in Topsham
Maine’s third Market Basket location offers a few different options for locals.
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PublishedJune 12, 2024
Senate District 24: Guzzetti, Tepler headed for recount in Sagadahoc County race
Denise Tepler narrowly edged out Jean Guzzetti, 1,817 votes to 1,795, according to unofficial election results.
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PublishedJune 6, 2024
Police: No criminal charges for Renegade Monster Truck Tour after Topsham incident
No criminal charges have been filed after a rogue monster truck caused a crash that damaged a utility pole and injured several people on June 1.
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PublishedJune 2, 2024
Blue Envelope Program slowly spreading around Maine’s police forces
Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine is working to expand the program aimed at avoiding escalated interactions with police.