President Trump rejected two major bills that authorize COVID-19 relief and defense funding, before leaving to spend the holiday weekend at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.
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Maine Bicentennial: Bath
This is the last photo in a yearlong feature commemorating Maine’s Bicentennial in 2020.
Bath shipyard continues reporting new COVID-19 cases
Bath Iron Works has reported new cases nearly every day for the past five weeks. As of Wednesday, 57 workers have tested positive so far this month, according to the company’s website.
Former Bath councilor turns trash into treasure during pandemic
“When I’m sewing or creating something, it feels good knowing what I’m diverting it away from the landfill,” said Mari Eosco.
Defense bill with BIW provision stuck on Trump’s desk
After being passed by the House and the Senate, President Trump has until Wednesday to sign or veto the National Defense Authorization Act.
Bath-built destroyer returns from trials after enduring winter storm at sea
A Bath Iron Works spokesman said the ship performed “remarkable well in tough conditions.”
First BIW-built destroyer in 2 years heads to sea for testing
BATH — The future USS Daniel Inouye, Bath Iron Works’ 37th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, left the Bath shipyard Wednesday and cruised down the Kennebec River for its first at-sea trials. More than 100 people gathered around Fort Popham, perched at the mouth of the Kennebec River in Phippsburg. Spectators waved at the $4 billion warship […]
Coastal Journal Edition Meetings: Dec. 18-23
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Wed. 12/23 4 p.m. Transportation Committee Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 12/21 6:30 p.m. Town Council Meeting Tues. 12/22 6:30 p.m. Recycling & Sustainability Committee Harpswell For information on remote access see harpswell.maine.gov. Mon. 12/21 3 p.m. Budget Advisory Committee Tues. […]
Bath elementary schools will open to full-time in-person learning next month
Dike-Newell School and Fisher-Mitchell School hope to resume 100% in-person learning on Monday, Jan. 11, but principals of both schools said they still have some planning left to do.
Chocolate Church releases holiday album
In addition to the music, the album also features a reading of the classic Christmas poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” performed by actor and voice-over artist Tamara Lilly.