Kathleen O'Brien

Times Record

Kathleen was born and raised in Portland. She studied at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, before moving back to Maine to begin her journalism career at The Times Record in June 2019. She covers Bath & Bath Iron Works, along with Arrowsic, Georgetown, Harpswell, Phippsburg, West Bath, Wiscasset and Woolwich. In her free time, Kathleen likes to read, listen to live music, and spend time with family and friends.

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Published
December 23, 2020

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.
Published
December 22, 2020

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.
Published
December 21, 2020

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.
Published
December 21, 2020

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.”
Published
December 17, 2020

After push from Maine Attorney General, Phippsburg board adopts Mills’ mask mandate

In a letter to the Phippsburg Select Board, Attorney General Aaron Frey wrote Gov. Mills’ executive order makes the board “legally obligated to require the use of face coverings in all municipal buildings.”
Published
December 16, 2020

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.’
Published
December 13, 2020

Mills addresses Phippsburg board bucking mask mandate, announces stronger mask requirements

Gov. Janet Mills said she wasn’t aware Phippsburg selectmen have been bucking the mask mandate and warned: “If I were running any kind of facility, whether it’s a town office or a private business, I would not want to take the risk.”
Published
December 13, 2020

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.
Published
December 10, 2020

Despite calls from some residents, Phippsburg board continues to buck mask requirements

Eight residents asked selectmen to require masks in municipal buildings to protect town employees and the public, but the board again declined.
Published
December 9, 2020

House approves defense bill with BIW provision despite Trump’s veto threats

The $741 billion National Defense Authorization Act, which includes an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer project for BIW, passed the lower chamber with a veto-proof majority.