BATH, Maine — Schools in RSU 1 are closed Monday as police investigate a safety concern.
RSU 1 serves Bath, West Bath, Woolwich, Phippsburg, and Arrowsic.
"Very early this morning Bath Police Department was made aware of a third-hand report of some statements made by an unknown person that were related to school safety that might involve our local area schools," Bath Police Chief Andrew Booth wrote in a social media post. "We are skeptical about the validity of these statements, but, out of an abundance of caution and in consultation with the RSU 1 superintendent, we decided to close Bath area schools today while we investigate."
Booth said police would update the public as information is available.
Officials said anyone who may have information should contact Bath police at 207-443-5563 and ask to speak to a detective.
