🌱 Investigators probe burned flag at Bath’s historic Masonic Temple

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In today's newsletter:

• Investigators probe burned flag at Bath’s historic Masonic Temple
• How Bath shipbuilders finished a Navy destroyer over two months early
• How a $515 million Navy radar deal touches Bath

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
• Friday: Becoming cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Investigation underway after American flag burns at Bath Masonic Temple (newscentermaine.com) — An American flag hanging over the entrance of Bath’s historic Masonic Temple was found burned Tuesday morning, prompting an investigation by Bath Fire and Rescue, Bath Police, and the State Fire Marshal. Structural damage to the Washington Street building appears minor, but officials are still working to determine when the fire started, what caused it, and whether a second, smaller flag found nearby is significant.
   

• Collins Celebrates Early Delivery of New Naval Destroyer from Bath Iron Works (themainewire.com) — Bath Iron Works has delivered the future USS Patrick Gallagher to the U.S. Navy more than two months ahead of schedule, drawing praise from Sen. Susan Collins and Navy leaders. The early completion highlights Bath’s shipbuilding workforce and could bolster the yard’s role as the Navy steps up operations during global tensions.
   

• Navy Awards Fluor $1.03 Billion for Naval Nuclear Laboratory Operations (clearancejobs.com) — A major Navy radar contract includes work in Bath with about 2% of a $515 million Raytheon project tied to shipyard-related efforts here through May 2027. While most of the spending lands in larger shipbuilding hubs, Bath’s role underscores the city’s continued connection to high-end naval defense work and the broader military-industrial economy.
   

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Thursday June 18

• Lisa Redfern and Jeff Christmas in Concert —... →
  Sagadahoc Preservation, 880 Washington St, Bath
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday June 9

• Budget Validation Referendum
  Rsu 01 - Lkrsu Bath, ME 04530

Wednesday June 10

• Last day of PK (school based sites)
  Rsu 01 - Lkrsu Bath, ME 04530
• Adult Ed Graduation
  Rsu 01 - Lkrsu Morse High School, 826 Shipbuilder Dr, Bath, ME 04530, USA
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Bike/Walk to School Day
  Brunswick Public Schools Brunswick, ME 04011
  8:30 am
• Teen D&D In-Person
  Curtis Memorial Library Seminar Room 205
  3:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Story Time with Robyn In-Person
  Curtis Memorial Library Morrell Meeting Room
  10:30 am
• Celebration of Learning
  Brunswick Public Schools Brunswick, ME 04011
  5:00 pm
• GRAFTING Reading, Rylan Hynes in conversation with... →
  Fiction Bookshop, 49 Water St, Wiscasset
  5:30 pm
• 6-8 Outdoor Band Concert and Awards
  Brunswick Jr High School Brunswick Junior High School, 65 Columbia Ave, Brunswick, ME 04
  6:00 pm
• Region 10 Senior Recognition Night at FHS
  Brunswick Public Schools Brunswick, ME 04011
  6:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Free Coffee Friday! In-Person
  Curtis Memorial Library Library Lobby (below the mezzanine)
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• IICRC posted a job opening for Cleaner in Bath in Bath. Apply here.
• Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Bath. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bath here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Topsham

• Insurcomm Restoration - Topsham, ME Patch (patch.com)
• Brunswick, Topsham banks holding supply drive for Midcoast Humane (pressherald.com)
• Bowdoin Awards More Funded Internships Than Ever Before (bowdoin.edu)

Bowdoinham

• Our tax dollars should not compensate Capitol insurrectionists (pressherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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