Tim Suitter, communications representative for Local S6, said Thursday that a strike is “always on the table” but the union sees it as “a last measure to get a fair contract.”
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.
Graffiti found on Giant’s Stairs in Harpswell
Town officials are asking anyone with information to contact the town office or the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Bath Housing receives food and toiletries from community organizations
Each week, Bath Housing receives 140 meals from Cooking for Community. The food is made by Mama Mo’s, a Yarmouth restaurant that specializes in soups and other comfort foods.
Proposed Bath budget could raise taxes 2%
If councilors approve the proposed $17 million budget next month, it would take effect July 1.
Red’s Eats to open May 30
This year, Red’s Eats, a lobster roll landmark in Wiscasset, will open for business on Saturday, May 30, but customers in line will be asked to keep six feet of space between them and others in line.
Phippsburg Land Trust gains 241 acres of protected land
The nonprofit someday hopes to join the two properties and create a walking trail from the north end of Phippsburg to Popham Beach.
Wiscasset cancels Fourth of July parade, fireworks, delays town meeting
The Wiscasset Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to cancel the celebration on Tuesday, May 19, because Gov. Janet Mills’ state order against gatherings of more than 50 people is scheduled to still be in effect in July.
Bath restaurants allowed to open dining rooms, but many are taking it slow
Monday marked the first day since March that restaurants in Sagadahoc County could welcome sit-down diners, but some establishments are choosing to continue with curbside pickup instead.
Coastal campgrounds face uncertain season due to pandemic
Coastal campgrounds are missing out on the usual rush on Memorial Day weekend as they wait for June and July to slowly start bringing in visitors again.
Bath photographer highlights high school seniors mourning year cut short
Wendy Jung, a photographer and founder of Soggy Dog Designs, is offering free photo sessions to the Morse High School Class of 2020 to document the students and the challenges they’ve overcome.