Living and working in Bath Maine I find myself always amazed at what a great downtown the small city in Maine has to offer. With a population of just shy of 10,000 and home to Bath Iron Works this town is well worth a visit when visiting mid coast Maine. Shopping Venues: Eclectic and Unique Finds     Bath's main shopping areas include the four block region of the downtown area, which is filled with specialty stores that offer unique, one-of-a-kind buys.  When shopping for the best kitchen supplies, Now You're Cooking enables shoppers to search for anything from kitchenware to wine to specialty foods.   Lookign for the great gift, shoppers can choose from handbags, bath and spa supplies, books, and other special items at Magnolia .With an extensive natural food store, Bath Natural Ma... 08/14/2007

A great overview of a classic Mid Coast Maine Town.  A brief history of Bath Maine:Bath's history begins when the former English colony of Popham during the 1600s was founded. The Popham colony rumored to have built the Virginia of Sagadahoc, the first oceangoing vessel created in the New World was ultimately abandoned in the early 16oo's, but their groundwork laid the foundation for future Europeans to settle and create the towns of Georgetown, Phippsburg, Woolwich and  Arrowsic. In 1780, Bath declared itself independent of the surrounding municipalities.  Through until present day, Bath has continued to flourish as a city that centers around its maritime history whilst incorporating modern innovation.  At one point in history Bath was one of the largers ship building towns in the worl... 07/17/2007