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.

Holiday music collection featuring Maine artists available

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.

Bath adopts statement against discrimination

Council criticized for not including people of color in drafting of statement

Second recreational pot store looking to set roots in Bath

Port City Relief, a marijuana retail chain with locations in Portland, Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach, wants to open a new store in the Gulf gas station at 115 Leeman Highway.

Trump threatens to veto defense bill BIW would benefit from

The Defense Authorization Act approves two new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for the Navy, one of which will be built at Bath Iron Works in coming years.

Bath shipyard making progress on production delays

Bath Iron Works' Joint Schedule Recovery Committee formed in the wake of a nine-week strike this summer with the goal of recovering from significant production delays, exacerbated by the strike and the COVID-19 pandemic.

BIW begins work on latest destroyer

The ship, named for a Navy master chief hospital corpsman, will be the 43rd Arleigh Burke-class destroyer built by the shipyard.

COVID-19 cases mount at Bath Iron Works

BIW reported swelling COVID-19 cases last week said spokesman David Hench.

Bath restaurant continues free Thanksgiving meal amid pandemic

Midcoast Pizza and More in Bath will serve a free Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, but only through pick-up or delivery due to the COVID-19 pandemic.