Bath’s iconic shipbuilding past never envisioned the advent of the automobile or the possible enormity of a single shipyard’s workforce whose majority wouldn’t even reside within Bath. That reality has been an endless struggle borne chiefly by Bath residents below Leeman Highway and by BIW’s commuter workforce. Each struggling separately rather than finding a mutual […]
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Bath Iron Works hopes to build long-sought parking garage
The shipyard is seeking Planning Board approval for its parking garage plans.
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Hiring freezes, Trump’s plan for shipbuilding office send mixed signals to shipbuilders
Lawmakers representing districts with some of the nation’s largest naval shipyards are concerned the recent hiring freezes send mixed messages with the president’s recent commitment to “Make Shipbuilding Great Again.”
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Charges dismissed against final Bath Iron Works protester
The charges for the pro-Palestine protester have been dismissed after he agreed to donate to a charity of his choice.
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Labor union leaders, including former BIW worker, call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding to counter China
Brian Bryant, a former Bath Iron Works pipefitter who is now president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined 3 other labor leaders in the joint letter to the president.
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The biggest Midcoast stories of 2024
Here are the top stories in the Midcoast from 2024.
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Defense bill authorizes $5.4 billion in discretionary funding for BIW
The Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act has passed both chambers of Congress and is on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
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Bath Iron Works day care renovations kick off with Brunswick celebration
Photos showcase a renovation launch ceremony in Brunswick for the new Bath Iron Works child care center.
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Report highlights Bath Iron Works’ efforts to draw in new workers
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works first independent analysis of its economic impact reveals the need of investment for workforce training, recruitment and retention.
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Brunswick approves development of YMCA Early Learning Center
The Early Learning Center for the Bath Area Family YMCA has received approval from the Brunswick Planning Board so the development of the old Martin’s Point building can move forward.