Rep. Sean Paulhus of Bath has hopes to revert the state flag back to one that was used in the early 1900s.
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Trump signs COVID-19 relief bill with possible BIW perks
The appropriations package funds financial relief for individuals and small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as defense infrastructure companies like Bath Iron Works make for the Navy.
Trump capsizes 2 bills with BIW perks
President Trump rejected two major bills that authorize COVID-19 relief and defense funding, before leaving to spend the holiday weekend at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.
Bath shipyard continues reporting new COVID-19 cases
Bath Iron Works has reported new cases nearly every day for the past five weeks. As of Wednesday, 57 workers have tested positive so far this month, according to the company’s website.
Former Bath councilor turns trash into treasure during pandemic
“When I’m sewing or creating something, it feels good knowing what I’m diverting it away from the landfill,” said Mari Eosco.
Defense bill with BIW provision stuck on Trump’s desk
After being passed by the House and the Senate, President Trump has until Wednesday to sign or veto the National Defense Authorization Act.
Bath-built destroyer returns from trials after enduring winter storm at sea
A Bath Iron Works spokesman said the ship performed “remarkable well in tough conditions.”
First BIW-built destroyer in two years heads to sea for testing
BIW Spokesman David Hench said at-sea trials, also called builder’s trials, are the shipyard’s chance to ‘measure a vessel’s performance and general seaworthiness.’
Number of COVID-19 cases have jumped at Bath shipyard
The company has announced new COVID-19 cases nearly every day since Monday, Nov. 16. Since then, 66 workers have tested positive for COVID-19.
Holiday music collection featuring Maine artists available
BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center has released a compilation of traditional and original Christmas songs performed by Maine-based artists, including Schooner Fare and Lauren Crosby, among many others. A link to the compilation is available at the art center’s website, and it may be streamed for free, or downloaded for $10. According to […]