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BIW union official cleared of misconduct claims

by Kathleen O'Brien July 25, 2019July 25, 2019

All claims against Local S6 Chief Steward Raymond Gauthier have been dropped by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Business, Local & State

Commander of newest Bath-built ship is part of a rare class

by Kathleen O'Brien July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

Fewer than 1 percent of the Navy’s commanding officers are women. Cmdr. DonAnn Gilmore, who will take command of BIW’s USS Daniel Inouye, is one of them.

Local & State

Police arrest 22 protesters outside BIW before christening of warship

by Tim Allen June 22, 2019June 22, 2019

The demonstrators included members of Maine Veterans for Peace and Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space.

Local & State, News

BIW’s next destroyer to be named after Coast Guard war hero

by Dennis Hoey June 9, 2019June 9, 2019

Capt. Quentin Walsh was awarded the Navy Cross for his service during World War II.

Business, Local & State, Politics

Defense spending bill could boost BIW, other Maine contractors

by Darcie Moore May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

The measure contains $5.1 billion for three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and now moves to the Senate floor.

Business, Local & State, News

Federal watchdog flags issues with high-tech Zumwalt destroyers built at BIW

by Peter McGuire May 17, 2019May 17, 2019

The Government Accountability Office again finds flaws with the over-budget program, but analysts say the blame falls on the Pentagon.

Local & State, News

District attorney declines to prosecute BIW protesters

by Dennis Hoey May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Natasha Irving says prosecuting the 25 people arrested at the shipyard last month would be a misuse of resources and give them undue publicity.

Business, Local & State

Proposed pension changes alarm BIW workers

by Darcie Moore May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

The local union advises its members to wait for clarification on whether workers still would be able to retire with full benefits after 30 years of service even if they hadn’t reached 65.