The mechanic was injured at the shipyard Saturday morning, but the company and union declined to say how the injury occurred.
Kathleen O'Brien
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.
COVID-19 cancels Bath Heritage Days again
The 5-day festival typically includes a parade, carnival, concerts and fireworks, which attract 20,000-30,000 people.
BIW ratifies contract with firefighter union
IAFF 5257 represents BIW’s Fire Department charged with providing emergency services to BIW.
Rescued Phippsburg snowy owl dies from injuries
Diane Winn, executive director of Avian Haven, said the snowy owl was emaciated when it arrived and an x-ray revealed soft tissue damage on the left wing and organ damage consistent with a traumatic impact.
Harpswell temporarily closes quahog harvesting in Quahog Bay
Harpswell selectmen unanimously approved the closure Thursday. The town’s request will be reviewed for approval by the Maine Department of Marine Resources within 20 days.
West Bath podcast airs 100th episode, hits 46,000 listeners
“Now, 46,000 people in over 70 countries have listened to this podcast and it freaks me out to think of all the people I’ve reached with this soap opera,” said Marsha Hinton of West Bath, creator of “Restless Shores.”
Suspected rabid fox shot after biting at children, fighting with dog in Phippsburg
According to Norman Turner, Phippsburg animal control officer, the fox had porcupine quills in its mouth, a common sign the animal was rabid.
Maine CDC identifies COVID-19 outbreak at Woolwich school
Woolwich Central School will continue full in-person learning despite the outbreak.
Recreational pot greenhouse may set roots in Woolwich
Woolwich Selectmen will hold a hearing on Feb. 1 on Seagrass’s proposed cultivation facility at 46 Sam Moore Road.
New Bath high school construction on budget but behind schedule
Students are expected to move into the new Morse High School on Feb. 25, about two months later than the school’s initial December completion date.