The Maine Defense Industry Alliance has a new program director to oversee collaborative efforts for the workforce needs of Maine’s defense industry.
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BIW employee named to Mainebiz’s 40 Under 40 list
Samantha Mason, test planning supervisor at Bath Iron Works, has been named to Mainebiz’s third class of 40 Under 40 honorees. Mainebiz annually recognizes 40 outstanding young leaders who are shaking up Maine’s business community. This year’s individuals will be part of a special class of upcoming business leaders who share a commitment to business […]
Stories from Maine: A Bath-built legacy
On Saturday, Nov. 18, 1899, the funeral of a legendary man was held in Bath, and although he had “gone to his eternity” 125 years ago, the legacy of “Bath’s Great Benefactor” still shines today. When Zina Hyde and his wife Eleanor brought their son Thomas Worcester Hyde into the world on Jan. 16, 1841, […]
Bath Iron Works to open a day care in hopes of attracting workers
The Bath shipyard, one of the state’s largest employers, is partnering with the local YMCA to add 150 local day care slots.
Charges for most Bath Iron Works protesters have been reduced
The charges for the nine protesters against the war in Gaza were changed from criminal trespassing to failure to use a crosswalk, while one protester, awaiting a court date, is still being charged with criminal mischief.
BIW celebrates keel plate signing with Medal of Honor recipient
Navy Capt. Thomas Kelley participated Friday in the signing of the keel of the ship that will bear his name at Bath Iron Works.
Bath Iron Works lays keel for future USS William Charette
The keel laying marks the beginning of construction of the USS William Charette, named for a Medal of Honor recipient.
Bath Iron Works starts work on latest warship
The Bath shipyard marked the beginning of fabrication for the future USS Richard G. Lugar on Wednesday.
Bath Iron Works withdraws bid to rezone South End neighborhood after residents push back
BIW was seeking to rezone properties at 10 Bath St., four plots along Middle Street and two on Washington Street but withdrew its application after residents raised concerns.
Former employee sues Bath Iron Works alleging ADA violations, racial discrimination
James Breaux, a Black resident of Morgan City, Louisiana, says that BIW violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and terminated him because of his race after creating a ‘racially hostile work environment.’