The popular Bailey Island restaurant plans to reopen on Wednesday after all employees are tested and the building gets a thorough cleaning.
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.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State
Nonprofits say House candidate misrepresented her involvement in local organizations
In two separate candidate profiles, Christina Hughes said she has held roles in three local organizations, but officials from those organizations said she’s misrepresenting herself.
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Trump security advisor visits BIW, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
In his visit to BIW Wednesday, O’Brien spoke with shipyard management about boosting the company’s production to help reach President Trump’s 355-ship Navy goal, a promise he made in 2016.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Arts & Entertainment, Local & State
Georgetown singer-songwriter creates album centered around mental health
Lauren Crosby partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine to release her newest album, “Sheepscot Valley Enchantress,” and $1 from every album will be donated to the Hallowell-based non-profit.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
BIW continues hiring push but lengthy training hinders its benefits
Bath Iron Works will have hired 1,000 new workers in 2020, and is planning to hire 1,200 more next year, but the larger workforce won’t immediately help the shipyard fight back against scheduling delays.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State
Council representing BIW unions calls Collins to remove political ad about Bath shipyard strike
The Maine State Council of Machinists rejects a statement from a BIW employee that Collins “got us back to work,” instead arguing Collins did not respond to the union’s calls for help during the strike.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Special Olympics Maine recognizes Bath high school for inclusive program
Morse High School is one of four Maine schools being recognized for its involvement with Unified Champion Schools, a Special Olympics Maine program aimed at fostering a sense of social inclusion, respect and acceptance for all students and teachers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
Lifelong dance instructor sells Bath studio after 65 years of teaching
For 65 years Fay Pye, 79, taught over 7,500 students how to dance, until the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to shut down and sell her Bath dance studio.
Posted inTimes Record
Union council covering BIW workers endorses Gideon
Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association, United Auto Workers union Local 3999, represents 750 of BIW’s 6,800 employees.
Posted inTimes Record
Smooth sailing for students in Maine Maritime Museum’s learning program
While some elements like backpacks, binders and a whiteboard, are familiar, the 15 students enrolled in the Maine Maritime Museum’s alternative learning program are outside whenever possible and studying elements of maritime history and culture alongside their core curriculum.