Kathleen O’Brien – Page 12 – The Portland Press Herald

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Kathleen was born and raised in Portland. She studied at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, before moving back to Maine to begin her journalism career at The Times Record in June 2019. She covers Bath & Bath Iron Works, along with Arrowsic, Georgetown, Harpswell, Phippsburg, West Bath, Wiscasset and Woolwich. In her free time, Kathleen likes to read, listen to live music, and spend time with family and friends.

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Bath man arrested on domestic violence warrant following suspected car burglary

by Kathleen O'Brien November 1, 2021November 2, 2021

Kent Little, 26, of Bath was arrested on a warrant for domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, and given a summons for unlawful possession of drugs.

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Phippsburg woman arrested, charged with DUI, child endangerment on Halloween night

by Kathleen O'Brien November 1, 2021November 2, 2021

Noreen Wyman, 33, of Phippsburg was charged with operating under the influence, endangering the welfare of a child, refusing to submit to arrest or detention and operating after suspension.

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Gardens Aglow light display again drive-thru only, but a longer, ‘more immersive’ experience

by Kathleen O'Brien October 31, 2021November 19, 2021

This year’s Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens was revamped to be longer and more immersive than last year’s display, according to President and CEO Gretchen Ostherr.

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Mary E passenger files lawsuit against Bath museum over schooner capsize

by Kathleen O'Brien October 28, 2021October 29, 2021

The suit claims the museum is liable for injuries and damages because the vessel wasn’t seaworthy and was steered by untrained staff who failed to conduct safety procedures.

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Marc Meyers to become Bath’s permanent city manager

by Kathleen O'Brien October 27, 2021October 29, 2021

Bath announced Marc Meyers will become the permanent city manager beginning Wednesday, Nov. 3 after he served as interim city manager following Peter Owen’s retirement in late August. Meyers served as Owen’s assistant city manager from 2018 to August 2021, but Meyers’ tenure in Bath dates back nearly a decade. He was hired as the […]

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Brunswick Salvation Army store permanently closes amid labor shortage

by C. Thacher Carter and Kathleen O'Brien October 27, 2021October 29, 2021

The second-hand nonprofit store is among the latest businesses in the Bath-Brunswick area to close or scale back operations — a situation brought on by a lack of employees.

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Arrowsic residents likely won’t get broadband internet until next year

by Kathleen O'Brien October 25, 2021October 26, 2021

Arrowsic Broadband Authority member Don Hudson estimated the project could be completed by mid-2022, but that may change based on the availability of equipment and contractors to install it.