Master Naturalist Jan Collins to give webinar about bats

After a month of striking, little movement reported between Bath shipyard management, union

Bath Iron Works and Local S6, the largest union at the shipyard, still have not resumed negotiations as workers near one month on strike.

Two species of rare beaked whales beached in Maine within weeks of each other

Local experts say these deep-diving whales should not be in coastal waters, but have no clue as to what brought them here or what happened to them.

Maine Voices: Focus on individuality has made it harder for U.S. to fight COVID

We will benefit from an approach that incorporates equality, giving to one another and seeing events through their eyes.

Striking Bath union fires back after shipyard files charge

Local S6 call on members of Congress to pressure BIW into negotiating a fair contract with the union.

Bath man arrested for allegedly hitting bicyclist, driving away

Police say relatives of 27-year-old Daniel Willey, the driver of the vehicle, contacted police after Willey returned home and told them what happened.

BIW files charge against striking union after it threatens to fine members who cross picket line

According to the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, if a member of a union on strike resigns before returning to work, they cannot be fined or otherwise disciplined by the union.

Analysts: BIW’s future depends on union, management cooperation

Analysts said BIW must compete against shipyards that may have a cheaper, non-unionized workforce.

BIW to temporarily lay off workers during strike

The Bath shipyard is looking to lay off Local S7 surveyors and trades inspectors due to lack of work brought on by another union's strike.

Striking BIW union meets with federal mediator

The union said any movement toward resuming contract negotiations is halted until the BIW meets with the mediator.