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
October 25, 2020

Harpswell restaurant closes temporarily after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

The popular Bailey Island restaurant plans to reopen on Wednesday after all employees are tested and the building gets a thorough cleaning.
Published
October 22, 2020

Nonprofits say House candidate misrepresented her involvement in local organizations

In two separate candidate profiles, Christina Hughes said she has held roles in three local organizations, but officials from those organizations said she’s misrepresenting herself.
Published
October 21, 2020

Trump security advisor visits BIW, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

In his visit to BIW Wednesday, O’Brien spoke with shipyard management about boosting the company’s production to help reach President Trump’s 355-ship Navy goal, a promise he made in 2016.
Published
October 19, 2020

Georgetown singer-songwriter creates album centered around mental health

Lauren Crosby partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine to release her newest album, “Sheepscot Valley Enchantress,” and $1 from every album will be donated to the Hallowell-based non-profit.
Published
October 16, 2020

BIW continues hiring push but lengthy training hinders its benefits

Bath Iron Works will have hired 1,000 new workers in 2020, and is planning to hire 1,200 more next year, but the larger workforce won’t immediately help the shipyard fight back against scheduling delays.
Published
October 14, 2020

Council representing BIW unions calls Collins to remove political ad about Bath shipyard strike

The Maine State Council of Machinists rejects a statement from a BIW employee that Collins “got us back to work,” instead arguing Collins did not respond to the union’s calls for help during the strike.
Published
October 12, 2020

Special Olympics Maine recognizes Bath high school for inclusive program

Morse High School is one of four Maine schools being recognized for its involvement with Unified Champion Schools, a Special Olympics Maine program aimed at fostering a sense of social inclusion, respect and acceptance for all students and teachers.
Published
October 8, 2020

Lifelong dance instructor sells Bath studio after 65 years of teaching

For 65 years Fay Pye, 79, taught over 7,500 students how to dance, until the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to shut down and sell her Bath dance studio.
Published
October 6, 2020

Union council covering BIW workers endorses Gideon

Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association, United Auto Workers union Local 3999, represents 750 of BIW’s 6,800 employees.
Published
October 6, 2020

Smooth sailing for students in Maine Maritime Museum’s learning program

While some elements like backpacks, binders and a whiteboard, are familiar, the 15 students enrolled in the Maine Maritime Museum’s alternative learning program are outside whenever possible and studying elements of maritime history and culture alongside their core curriculum.