BATH — The U.S. Navy awarded Bath Iron Works a $14.9 million contract toward the concept design of the agency’s Guided Missile Frigate. The proposed design stems from “a family of AEGIS Guided Missile Frigates designed by the Spanish shipbuilder Navantia,” according to a shipyard statement. “The contract award enables Bath Iron Works to mature […]
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Bath shipyard nets nearly $15M design contract
BATH — The U.S. Navy awarded Bath Iron Works a $14.9 million contract toward the concept design of the agency’s Guided Missile Frigate. The proposed design stems from “a family of AEGIS Guided Missile Frigates designed by the Spanish shipbuilder Navantia,” according to a shipyard statement. “The contract award enables Bath Iron Works to mature […]
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Communities share 'age-friendly' ideas, strategies
BATH — After two brainstorming forums on ways to make Bath and its neighboring communities more “age friendly” to seniors, a new panel of area residents plans to pool ideas and may hold another informational gathering in May. A Feb. 15 meeting, hosted by Ruth Lawson-Stopps at Patten Free Library, followed a gathering held Jan. […]
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Downeaster expansion could include Bath
BATH — A stop at the 15 Commercial St. train station, now used as a visitor center, could be part of the expansion of Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service this summer. At the City Council’s meeting Wednesday night, Patricia Quinn, executive director of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, presented the proposed “Coastal Connection” […]
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BIW laying off 60 electricians, but expects to rehire them
The company will encourage workers to apply for positions as shipfitters until demand for electrical work increases.
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'Community Conversation' series examines unseen homelessness in Bath
BATH — A series of “Community Conversations” hope to raise awareness about and discuss solutions to homelessness in the Bath area. The first was held Jan. 31, with two more scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 21, and Wednesday, March 21, at the Neighborhood United Church of Christ, 798 Washington St., from 7-8:30 p.m. Log onto faithinbath.org […]
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Bath Police Beat: Feb. 16
Arrests 2/9 at 5:41 p.m. Andrew Small, 42, Theodore Drive, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Congress Avenue on a charge of operating under the influence, and issued a summons on charges of violating a conditional license and operating after suspension. 2/10 at 12:52 a.m. Dean Murray, 49, of Sokokis Circle, Topsham, was […]
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City encourages shoppers to 'Be Bath, Buy Bath'
BATH — Seeking to spice up the winter shopping doldrums, the city is once again offering its “Buy Bath, Be Bath” series of prize drawings through April 10. Customers will earn stickers on a “Be Bath” card by making purchases at four different participating businesses. Once a card has four stickers, it can be dropped […]
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Former BIW union official gets 18 months in prison for embezzling
Ryan Jones, 35, of Bath says the money he stole from Local S6 mostly went to support his and his wife’s drug addiction.
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AARP Maine offers free income tax help
BRUNSWICK — AARP Maine will offer free income tax help for low- and middle-income taxpayers with special attention to those 60 or older through April 17. Participants need not be an AARP Maine member or a retiree to use the service, but need to bring a photo ID, Social Security card for themselves and dependents, […]