Kathleen O’Brien – Page 59 – 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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Georgetown school’s new principal is a familiar face

by Kathleen O'Brien June 16, 2020

Nina Willette, the new principal at Georgetown Central School, where she was a student.

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Harpswell fire department moves annual auction online

by Kathleen O'Brien June 15, 2020

Roughly 100 items will be auctioned online this summer with a fundraising goal of $25,000.

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Morse High School graduates soar into their future at Wiscasset airport

by Kathleen O'Brien June 14, 2020June 14, 2020

During the ceremony, graduates stayed in their cars with their families until they were called up to the stage in groups of 10 to receive their diplomas.

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Morse High School graduates soar into their future at Wiscasset airport

by Kathleen O'Brien June 14, 2020June 14, 2020

During the ceremony, graduates stayed in their cars with their families until they were called up to the stage in groups of 10 to receive their diplomas.

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BIW’s largest union rejects final contract proposal as clock ticks down

by Kathleen O'Brien June 14, 2020June 14, 2020

BIW’s final three-year contract offer includes an annual 3% pay increase, maintains current premiums on benefits including 401(k) and life insurance but would increase health plan co-pays. A union committee has rejected the proposal, putting negotiations in flux.

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Lawmakers urge BIW to rethink expanding subcontracting amid tense union negotiations

by Kathleen O'Brien June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

Democratic Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree sent a joint letter to Dirk Lesko, president of BIW, suggesting the company refocus its efforts “on hiring, training and investing in Maine workers for these critical jobs” rather than expanding subcontracting.