BIW continues hiring push but lengthy training hinders its benefits

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Published
October 16, 2020

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.
Published
October 15, 2020

FBI arrests Bath man in connection with alleged $2.8 million embezzlement

David Altenburg, 45, was charged with four counts of wire fraud after he allegedly embezzled from a Portland financial firm.
Published
October 12, 2020

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.
Published
October 8, 2020

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.
Published
October 6, 2020

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.

Published
October 1, 2020

Defense analysts disagree over whether Collins or Gideon is better for BIW

Some analysts said Sen. Susan Collins hasn't helped Bath Iron Works win contracts for new types of ships, while others argue that's out of her control, regardless of her position as a senior member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.
Published
October 1, 2020

Restoring the American Chestnut topic of Oct. 7 webinar

Event hosted by the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust.
Published
September 30, 2020

Strong winds cut power in southern Midcoast, damage Chocolate Church steeple

No CMP customer in Arrowsic, Georgetown or Phippsburg had power restored as of 4 p.m. Wednesday with no estimated restoration time, according to CMP spokeswoman Catherine Hartnett.
Published
September 17, 2020

Maine Maritime Museum director out after 14 years

Amy Lent, former museum executive director, said she was fired via text message after sharing her plans to retire in 18 months.
Published
September 17, 2020

Bath organization helping kids on days they are not in school

Before the coronavirus pandemic, 70 to 90 students ages 6 to 24 would stream through the doors of the Bath Youth Meetinghouse and Skate Park. Now, 35 RSU 1 students come to the teen center to do their remote learning school work.