Bath-built ships will be first in Navy’s fleet armed with new hypersonic missiles

Bath Iron Works was chosen to build all three Zumwalt-class destroyers, the last of which is still under construction at the Bath shipyard.

Navy chief says BIW is on track for increased ship production

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said Bath Iron Works is on track to build two ships per year.

Navy’s top officer to tour Bath Iron Works with Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Angus King

U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday is scheduled to tour the shipyard with Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King Monday afternoon.

BIW allowing close contacts of COVID-infected co-workers to remain on the job – with precautions

With more workers receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, the shipyard is reversing a policy that previously required employees to quarantine at home until they tested negative for the disease.

More marijuana businesses set sights on Bath

The Bath Planning Board unanimously granted site plan approval for Bath Cannabis Company to open a medical marijuana dispensary on Middle Street.

Southern Midcoast restaurants face hiring shortage ahead of tourist season

Many restaurants in the southern Midcoast are searching for employees to help meet the increased demand the summer tourist season brings.

Maine National Guard to hold vaccine clinics at BIW

The guard will make COVID-19 vaccinations available starting Thursday for employees at Bath Iron Works' shipyard and off-site locations

Collins, King propose $25 billion funding bill for shipyards

Bath Iron Works and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery and would both be eligible for part of the $25 billion funding through the SHIPYARD Act.

State watching rabies attacks, new strain potential issue

A recent spree of attacks in Topsham points to a potential cluster of rabies, but not more rabies in the state, experts say.

Author to discuss spiders in Maine April 29