Kathleen O’Brien – Page 37 – 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 council approves downtown construction project

by Kathleen O'Brien February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

A sidewalk will be added to a portion of Commercial Street in downtown Bath in front of the freight shed this summer.

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Pandemic threatens Wiscasset nonprofit farm’s long-term survival

by Kathleen O'Brien February 3, 2021February 12, 2021

Morris Farm in Wiscasset has given away roughly 300 pounds of fresh produce through its free take-what-you-need farm stand since it launched in late August.

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Woolwich approves first recreational marijuana greenhouse

by Kathleen O'Brien February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

Some residents are concerned about traffic and crime.

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Bath planning board weighs whether to allow solar panels in historic downtown

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

The planning board first recommended a rule change that would allow solar panels to be installed in the historic district as long as they were not visible from the road late last year, but Bath city councilors agreed the proposal was too vague.

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Injured BIW worker’s condition improves, hospital says

by Kathleen O'Brien January 31, 2021January 31, 2021

Local S6, BIW’s largest union, raised over $57,000 for Garrett Bailey, a BIW rigger injured on the job, who was reported to be in “fair condition” Friday, according to a hospital spokesperson.

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Maine Street Bath receives award for indoor community center

by Kathleen O'Brien January 31, 2021

Maine Street Bath received an award from the Maine Development Foundation for the creation of Beacon Park in downtown Bath. Beacon Park on Centre Street is a storefront acting as a warm place for people to escape the cold, get some work done or meet friends while remaining a safe distance apart.

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After rise of mental health-related calls, Bath PD start crisis training

by Kathleen O'Brien January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

“I’d like the police to see people as an individual and see if someone is in distress or they might need mental health services,” said Stacy Clayton, who has served two jail sentences for drug-related charges.