House Speaker Sara Gideon and Senate President Troy Jackson suggest BIW it is not meeting job creation and wage requirements in a 2018 law, allegations that the shipyard disputes.
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BIW's last stealth destroyer USS Lyndon B. Johnson in water
BATH (AP) — The last of three stealthy destroyers being built at Bath Iron Works is in the water. The Navy says it was multi-day process to move the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson to dry dock where it was floated on Sunday. Capt. Kevin Smith, DDG 1000 program manager, said it’s an important milestone […]
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Susan Collins has ‘great cause for concern’ for fate of special counsel’s probe
BRUNSWICK — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said she is concerned over President Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whittaker as acting U.S. Attorney General. Collins praised Jeff Sessions after his resignation, calling him a man of integrity and great strength. “He was unwavering when it came to protecting the integrity of the special council’s investigation,”said Collins, speaking at a Bath […]
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BIW head: Stealth destroyer challenges changed shipyard
BATH — In rare public comments, Bath Iron Works President Dirk Lesko spoke about challenges facing the shipyard, largely due to the Navy’s untimely reversal on the Zumwalt-class program. As the guest speaker at Main Street Bath’s annual meeting Monday, Lesko said the Navy’s decision to truncate the Zumwalt-class destroyer program, which BIW had focused […]
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BIW wins $3.9B contract for destroyers
Bath Iron Works has been awarded a $3.9 billion contract to build four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, one per year from 2019 through 2022. “We are pleased with the opportunity for Bath Iron Works to continue our operation in the DDG 51 Program and to deliver much needed capability to our U.S. Navy customer,” BIW President […]
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Randall 'Randy' Plummer
MECHANIC FALLS — Randall “Randy” Plummer, 64, of Mechanic Falls passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 5, at his home. He was born in Mechanic Falls on Oct. 29, 1953, No. 9 of 10 children to James and Dorothy Plummer. Randy graduated from Edward Little High School and later earned a degree in culinary arts from CMVTI. […]
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BIW replaces 15-ton turbine on Zumwalt destroyer
BATH (AP) — Shipbuilder Bath Iron Works has replaced one of the massive turbines on the future USS Michael Monsoor, and the stealthy destroyer is scheduled to depart for San Diego in November. The delicate operation involved lifting and maneuvering the 15-ton Rolls Royce marine turbine out of the ship, and workers had to build […]
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Gary W. Durgin
MECHANIC FALLS — Gary William Durgin of Mechanic Falls passed away at his home Monday, Aug. 13. Gary served his country as a U.S. Marine. He retired from BIW after many years of employment. Gary loved building sheds and homes, and was a dedicated family man who, alongside his wife, always helped those in need. He […]
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BIW gets $33.6 million contract for littoral combat ships
The Department of Defense has awarded Bath Iron Works a $33.6 million contract to extend work on class of smaller warships. BIW’s parent, General Dynamics, was awarded the work by the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command for support services for littoral combat ships. The yard received a contract in 2014 to become the “planning yard” […]
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Robert P. Preo
AUBURN — Robert P. Preo died Thursday, July 12. He was born July 1, 1945, in Auburn. His parents were Ralph Preo and Ruby Kinlin. Bob married his childhood sweetheart, Carol LaChance, on March 21, 1964. Bob and Carol had four children: Lisa, Lauri, Rob and Karen. In 1962, Bob joined the U.S. Marine Corps, then, […]