Scenes from newly-released season two of “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” were filmed on the USS Rafael Peralta.
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.
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Bath issues rabies warning to residents, says winter will pause spread
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
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
Jamie Dorr gave up her job as a web designer to dedicate her days to Bath students in need.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Bath-built ship will be named for late Indiana senator
The future USS Richard G. Lugar will be one of the 11 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers under contract for delivery in the coming decade.
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139-year-old Harpswell church damaged by fire next door
It’s unknown whether the church will be repaired or how much that work would cost.
Posted inLocal & State
Bath climate report finds 27% reduced emissions, sets higher goals
From 2017 to 2018, the city’s industrial sector had the highest greenhouse gas emissions, 99 percent of which Bath Iron Works is responsible for.
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Harpswell wants Navy to protect clam flats from pollutants from former naval station
Heavy metals including lead and arsenic were found in ponds at the former base that drain into Harpswell Cove, which could potentially reach nearby clam flats.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections
Woolwich votes to withdraw support for CMP corridor
The town’s select board will write a letter on behalf of the town opposing the proposed transmission line.
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Bath shipyard adds $500 weekly stipend to free Southern Maine Community College manufacturing courses as workers retire
Bath Iron Works will give students enrolled in free welding and manufacturing technician courses at SMCC a weekly $500 stipend in an effort to draw potential employees.