The long anticipated 610-foot-long, 15,480-ton destroyer has an unconventional pyramid-shaped hull that slopes out at the bottom with a stealthy “tumblehome” design, rather than sloping in like most warships. That should make it harder to find on radar, but also has long raised questions about how stable it will be when facing tough seas. The […]
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Zumwalt destroyer headed from BIW to sea for tests
More than 200 shipbuilders, sailors and residents gathered to watch as the futuristic 600-foot (183-meter), 15,000-ton (13,600-metric ton) USS Zumwalt glided past Fort Popham, accompanied by tugboats. Kelley Campana, a Bath Iron Works employee, said she had goose bumps and tears in her eyes. “This is pretty exciting. It’s a great day to be a […]
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Zumwalt sea trials may draw watchers along Kennebec River
BATH — As the Zumwalt (DDG 1000) goes out for sea trials next week, local residents may try to get a glimpse of the 15,760-ton vessel as it leaves Bath Iron Works. Brian Murray, park manager at Popham Beach State Park, said people have often flocked to the beach to watch ship movements in the […]
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BIW, Machinist Union begin contract negotiations early
BATH — Bath Iron Works and its largest union have begun negotiations aimed at getting a contract signed before the end of the year to help the shipyard make a strong bid to build Coast Guard cutters. The Navy shipbuilder told Machinists Union Local S6 that it wants to settle on terms ahead of the May […]
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Woman shot in Bath parking lot dies
A woman who was shot while her fiance was selling a gun in a supermarket parking lot died Wednesday, according to her family. Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland said an autopsy is scheduled Friday for Chelsea Jones, 22, of Thomaston. Jones was sitting in the front passenger seat of an SUV when […]
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Maine Human Rights Commission dismisses 14 BIW complaints
The Maine Human Rights Commission voted unanimously Monday against continuing investigations into complaints filed against Bath Iron Works by 14 employees. Monday’s votes supported recommendations from a commission investigator who found that there were no reasonable grounds to continue investigations in the 14 discrimination complaints. Two other cases in which the investigator found grounds to […]
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Gerard P. Hecker
1940 – 2015 AUBURN — Gerard P. Hecker, 75, of Bartlett Street, Lewiston, died on Monday, Aug. 24, from heart failure. He was born in Lewiston on Feb. 27, 1940, a son of the late Herbert and Denise Hecker. He was employed at Bath Iron Works for over 30 years until his retirement in 2007. […]
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Gayla Thomas
1973 – 2015 BATH — Gayla Thomas, 42, of Washington Street, died suddenly on Sunday, Aug. 16, at her residence. She was born in Brunswick on Feb. 20, 1973, the daughter of William A. and Carole D. (Damon) Thomas. She attended Topsham schools and in 1991, graduated from Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham. She […]
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June E. Tomlins
1919 – 2015 FARMINGTON — June Edna Tomlins, 95, a resident of Thompson Walton Court in Farmington, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 4. She was born on Sept. 12, 1919, in Rangeley, the daughter of Linton and Vivian (Haley) Hoar. She was educated in Rangeley schools, graduating from high school in […]