Trump capsizes two bills with BIW perks

President Trump rejected two major bills that authorize COVID-19 relief and defense funding, before leaving to spend the holiday weekend at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.

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.

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.

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."

First BIW-built destroyer in 2 years heads to sea for testing

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.

Regional musicians share talent for holiday compilation

Chocolate Church Arts Center

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.

WWII-era BIW women workers among those honored with Congressional Gold Medal Act

The Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act honors women who worked for the war effort during World War II, including nearly 2,000 women who built warships at Bath Iron Works.

BIW awarded $146M contract modification to perform ship maintenance

The Bath shipyard will be responsible for performing maintenance and update work on existing Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.