Lawrence “Max” Dawson’s colleagues remember him as a gentle, kind person who dedicated his life to serving the public.
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.
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Fundraiser for fishermen lost at sea surpasses $100,000 goal
The online fundraiser was organized by Rosalee Varian, 20, of Phippsburg, who said the money raised will be split evenly among the victims’ families.
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COVID-19 cases mount at Bath shipyard
BIW, a subsidiary of aerospace and defense company General Dynamics, reported 37 workers have tested positive since March. Of those, 17 are considered “active cases,” meaning the employees haven’t yet returned to work, said BIW spokesman David Hench.
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In the face of COVID, Wiscasset businesses hope for strong holiday sales
Community holds Holiday Marketfest to encourage shopping at local businesses
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109-year-old Phippsburg inn for sale
Built in 1911, the Rock Gardens Inn is made of nine separate cottages spread across 4.6 acres on the western shore of Phippsburg.
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Edgecomb man arrested after high-speed chase through Lincoln County
Jeremy Owen, 38, of Edgecomb allegedly led Wiscasset police on a high-speed chase Friday that ended with his arrest.
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Bath restaurant continues free Thanksgiving meal amid pandemic
Midcoast Pizza and More in Bath will serve a free Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, but only through pick-up or delivery due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gardens Aglow becomes drive-thru attraction amid pandemic
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens turned its annual Gardens Aglow light display into a drive-thru event to keep visitors at a safe physical distance from one another.
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BIW reports 5 new COVID-19 cases, making 10 cases last week
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, announced the Maine CDC opened an outbreak investigation at the shipyard on Friday in response to the company’s 10 new cases this week.
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WWII-era BIW women workers among those honored with Congressional Gold Medal Act
The Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act honors women who worked for the war effort during World War II, including nearly 2,000 women who built warships at Bath Iron Works.