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Bath Iron Works president resigns abruptly without explanation

by Hannah LaClaire April 8, 2022April 8, 2022

Dirk Lesko issued a notice of immediate resignation to employees of the Bath-based company Thursday, but BIW would not explain the circumstances.

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4 Irish siblings honor brother’s legacy at warship ceremony in Bath

by Staff and wire reports March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

The keel-laying ceremony harkens to the days of sailing vessels when construction began with a keel upon which the ship is built.

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Maine community colleges to boost training for much-needed welding skills

by Edward D. Murphy March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

A new grant-funded mobile welding lab will be able to travel to the college system’s seven campuses to expand its instructional reach.

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New shipbuilding supervisor takes command at Bath Iron Works

by The Times Record March 28, 2022March 29, 2022

Capt. David Hart relieved Capt. Joseph Tuite as commanding officer, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Bath, during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, March 25. SUPSHIP Bath oversees the design and construction of five Navy ship classes at private shipyards in Bath, San Diego, California and Marinette, Wisconsin. As the 32nd commanding officer, Hart […]

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Bath Iron Works moving to install hypersonic weapons on warships

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press March 20, 2022March 21, 2022

The retrofit of three Zumwalt-class destroyers will likely cost over $1 billion.

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Federal spending bill signed with provision guaranteeing additional warship

by The Times Record March 15, 2022March 16, 2022

A destroyer left out of a previous defense spending proposal that could be built in Bath has secured funding.

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Bath museum to host lecture on Bath Iron Works artist

by Kathleen O'Brien March 8, 2022March 10, 2022

The Maine Maritime Museum has over 275 artworks from James Stilphen, a former art director and technical illustrator at Bath Iron Works.

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Maine congressional delegates ask for more Bath-built ships

by Kathleen O'Brien February 22, 2022March 15, 2022

Maine and Mississippi lawmakers asked for funding for three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the type of ship BIW builds, in the president’s budget for next year.