Local S6 leaders and Maine lawmakers addressed hundreds of union members, now approaching their six week on strike, during a rally Saturday morning. Speakers reaffirmed the union’s call for Bath Iron Works to negotiate a fair contract for its largest union.
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Body of swimmer recovered in Kennebec River in Bowdoinham
The Maine Marine Patrol says the 70-year-old man was swimming in the Kennebec River in Bowdoinham when he began struggle and called to a friend for help.
Collins, Gideon visit Bath Iron Works picket line
The two, who will face off in the U.S. Senate race in November, speak with union members and officials.
Former Bath Police deputy chief seeks Bath City Council seat
If elected, Bob Savary would fill the remaining two years in Mari Eosco’s term.
Richmond nonprofit sues CMP over tower lights, radar plan
The crux of the lawsuit is split between concerns that the radiation emitted by the radar could cause health problems and how the tower lights impact local wildlife.
Brunswick author’s second children’s book filled with dogs, jewels and mystery
“A Dog-Friendly Town” by Josephine Cameron hits shelves Aug. 4.
Brunswick’s Curtis Library to reopen building to patrons
Patrons will be allowed inside Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick beginning Aug. 7 for the first time since March, when the building closed due to Maine CDC directives as part of the COVID-19 shutdown. The library building will be open for limited browsing and computer use on Fridays in August from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
Freeport halts weekend Main Street closures after negative feedback from businesses
Organizers found the closure to be successful from a public health standpoint, but businesses didn’t see the boost they’d hoped for.
BIW workers navigate financial fallout during strike
After a month without wages, many members of the Local S6 union are taking temporary jobs to make ends meet during a strike that could drag on for months.
CMP works to fix Chops Point tower lights that continue to bother neighbors
Catharine Hartnett, CMP spokesperson, said crews will begin installing a radar to control the lights on July 29.