Only 41% of BIW workers came to work after first case of coronavirus at the shipyard

According to Tim Suitter, the communications representative for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers local S6, BIW’s largest union, the low shift count was not a unified statement by employees.

Demand grows for homemade medical masks, but CDC has reservations

Central Maine Medical Center says it welcomes donations of homemade masks; St. Mary's says professional-grade donations only, please.

Despite BIW worker’s positive test for coronavirus, union officials say company won’t close

Union officials say Bath Iron Works, citing a mandate from the president and the Navy, wants to keep the shipyard open despite the pandemic.

Navy calls BIW to remain open despite demands from Maine delegation, union

James Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy pointed to the president’s coronavirus guidelines, which states "If you work in a critical infrastructure industry ... you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule."

Facing virus, BIW union demands shipyard give employees paid leave

Bath Iron Works, one of Maine’s largest employers, announced it will allow employees to take unpaid leave for two weeks without losing their job, but the union is pushing back.

Four fox-related reports over weekend in rabies-weary Bath

A likely rabid fox was killed near Bath Iron Works over the weekend and another chased a person and their dog near Hyde School before running into the woods.

L.L.Bean to close its retail stores until March 29

Sen. Collins presses Navy leaders on proposed reduction of Bath-built ships

Sen. Collins said the cut is goes against the 355-ship Navy fleet goal, which the Trump administration backed and Congress made law through the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act.

Bus driver charged with assault for allegedly pushing Woolwich student off bus

Michael Rouillard of West Bath was issued a summons for assault Friday for allegedly pushing a 12-year-old girl as she was exiting the school bus in Woolwich Thursday.

Brunswick businesses ‘reeling’ after Bowdoin College announces students won’t return to campus this semester

Deb King, executive director of the Brunswick Downtown Association, cautioned not to “let fear overcome common sense” when it comes to the coronavirus. “I’m sure everyone wants to return to a business-as-usual approach, but we can’t ignore what’s going on,” she said.