Union members will vote on the new contract proposal via telephone Aug. 21-23, according to the union. If approved, the contract would last until Aug. 20, 2023.
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Two foxes attack, bite Woolwich man doing yard work
James Collins, 79, said he was attacked by two young foxes and bitten five times in his backyard Thursday.
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Brunswick officials present second reopening plan
The new plan allows upperclassmen on campus but also carries increased risks for teachers.
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BIW, union negotiation makes steady progress in seventh week of strike
Bath Iron Works and its largest union had reached an agreement on eight contract articles as of Thursday, including one of the “main issues” of the ongoing strike.
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Brunswick airport sees drop in flights, but businesses still holding steady
With the Great State of Maine Air Show canceled due to coronavirus restrictions, officials are resigned to a year of significantly quieter skies.
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Two more BIW workers test positive for coronavirus
The BIW employee and contractor were last at work on Aug. 3 and Aug. 1, respectively, and have since been quarantined.
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Striking BIW union says rekindled negotiation has stalled
Details on the second meeting between Bath Iron Works and its largest union are murky, but union leaders said some progress was made before ‘bigger issues’ caused negotiations to ‘break down.’
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Shipyard union says talks ‘breaking down’ with shipbuilder
Union Facebook post: ‘Negotiations appear to be breaking down as the bigger issues are being addressed.’
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Bath-area schools announce reopening plan
Full-time distance learning will be available for families who are uncomfortable with in-person classes. Families must commit to either the district’s plan or remote learning by Aug. 17.
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Wolfe’s Neck Center moving ‘full steam ahead’ despite pandemic
The Freeport-based nonprofit farm is faring well, with most programs minimally impacted by coronavirus, in some cases even seeing small boosts and recovering where there have been shortfalls.