BATH — Clarinetist Brad Terry will kick off the Chocolate Church Arts Center’s 2018 Kill the Chill Winter Concert Series on Saturday, Jan. 20. Terry will be joined by guitarist Peter Herman in the Chocolate Church annex, 804 Washington St., for this jazz instrumental concert that begins at 7:30 p.m. “I have been playing this […]
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Police: Man stabbed in neck during fight with friends
A Woolwich man is recovering from a knife wound to the neck following a stabbing Wednesday morning inside of an apartment at Green Acres Estates in Bath. Police say 32-year-old Clancy Morton was conscious and alert when deputies arrived at 145 New Meadows Road Apartment C-31 in response to the reported stabbing. Morton, who was […]
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Holiday-themed performances at Chocolate Church
BATH — For the fifth consecutive year, the Chocolate Church Arts Center presents a series of Christmas-themed concerts and shows. The Sweetback Sisters return to the main stage on Friday, Dec. 8, with their Country Christmas Sing-Along Spectacular. On Saturday, Dec. 9, the musical pendulum swings to feature Turning of the Year Celtic Christmas. Both shows […]
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Second BIW-built stealthy destroyer heads out to sea for first time
BATH (AP) — The second in the stealthy Zumwalt class of destroyers is heading out to sea for the first time. The future USS Michael Monsoor navigated the winding Kennebec River before reaching the North Atlantic. The warship will be away for a couple of days during builder trials. The shipbuilder will make tweaks before […]
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'Twisted Christmas' busting stress in Bath
BATH — Studio Theatre, Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., will present the 5th annual “Twisted Christmas,” a nice and naughty evening of entertainment at 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2. Leave the kiddos at Grandma’s or find them a play date; “Twisted Christmas” has been called “a festive evening full of stress-busting, mood-lifting, […]
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BIW pursues contract to build 20 guided-missile frigates for Navy
Bath Iron Works has taken the first step in a competition for a Navy shipbuilding contract that could be worth billions of dollars. The company, which is owned by General Dynamics, confirmed Wednesday it plans to submit a conceptual design proposal – the submission deadline is Dec. 18 – for the Navy’s new class of […]
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Railroad authority exploring plan to expand Downeaster service to Rockland
ROCKLAND (AP) — A railroad authority is exploring a pilot program that would bring seasonal Amtrak service to Maine farther north. The pilot program is being explored by the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, which is responsible for handling Maine’s contract with Amtrak’s Downeaster service line. The Downeaster line currently begins in Boston and […]
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U.S. Navy Secretary: 'We have great faith' in BIW
U.S. Navy Secretary Richard Spencer makes a statement ahead of his tour of Bath Iron Works Friday. All four members of Maine’s congressional delegation – U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin, and U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King – turned out to welcome Spencer to the shipyard. BATH — The secretary of the […]
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Navy awards BIW money to build two more Arleigh Burke destroyers
Bath Iron Works has a new contract for Arleigh Burke class destroyers, like the USS Thomas Hudner which was christened April 1, 2017, at BIW. Bath Iron Works has been awarded a contract to design and build two Arleigh Burke class destroyers for the Navy, work that is expected to keep one of Maine’s largest employers […]
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Fire destroys Southgate Restaurant in Bath
Bath Fire Department Capt. Mark Wood says the Southgate Restaurant is considered a total loss due to extensive smoke and water damage. BATH (AP) — Maine fire officials say a popular breakfast and lunch restaurant for workers at Bath Iron Works has been destroyed in a fire. Bath Fire Department Capt. Mark Wood says fire […]