Kathleen O'Brien

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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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Topsham Boy Scout dedicates project to late teacher

by Kathleen O'Brien November 22, 2019

Bode Matthews, a junior at Mt. Ararat High School, installed a flagpole in memory of his teacher, who passed away unexpectedly in 2017.

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Midcoast Pizza to serve free Thanksgiving meal

by Kathleen O'Brien November 22, 2019

The owners of Midcoast Pizza and More in Bath are offering a free Thanksgiving meal to those in need, a tradition that began in the 1990s.

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Bath-built destroyer featured in television series

by Kathleen O'Brien November 21, 2019November 22, 2019

Scenes from newly-released season two of “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” were filmed on the USS Rafael Peralta.

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Bath issues rabies warning to residents, says winter will pause spread

by Kathleen O'Brien November 21, 2019

This year, Bath saw 14 cases of rabid animals, more than any other Maine municipality.

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BIW union continues fight against shipyard’s plan to hire subcontractors

by Kathleen O'Brien November 20, 2019

Bath Iron Works plans to hire subcontractors to boost production, but the shipyard’s largest union believes BIW’s scheduling delays stem from poor management decisions.

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Bath resident named Patriots Difference Maker of the week

by Kathleen O'Brien November 19, 2019November 19, 2019

Jamie Dorr gave up her job as a web designer to dedicate her days to Bath students in need.

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Bath-area school district hosts first market for students’ homemade crafts

by Kathleen O'Brien November 18, 2019

Members of the RSU 1 Parent-Teacher Association created the market as an outlet for students to showcase their creativity while earning a little money.