Bath Iron Works Archives - Bangor Daily News

Donald Trump’s shipbuilding plan has Maine politicians worried about Bath Iron Works

by Benjamin Kail May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

At least 10 BIW-built destroyers are deployed in the Middle East amid a tenuous ceasefire with Iran in a reminder of what the shipyard produces.

BIW union vote set for Saturday on new agreement

by CBS 13 March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

Bath Iron Works sends revised offer to striking union workers

by CBS 13 March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Graham Platner joins picket line outside Bath Iron Works

by CBS 13 March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

BIW union on strike after failed contract negotiations

by CBS 13 March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Police and Courts

Suspect in deadly Rhode Island shooting was Bath Iron Works employee

by Christopher Burns February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Crowds protest Pete Hegseth’s visit to Bath Iron Works

by Bridget Huber February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Pete Hegseth plans speech at Bath Iron Works next week

by Michael Shepherd February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine high court rules payments into new family leave program by exempt employers are not refundable

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

BIW uses virtual reality to teach Aroostook campers to paint and weld

by Cameron Levasseur August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

Bath Iron Works awarded contract for additional Navy destroyer

by Leela Stockley July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Business students support Bath Iron Works workforce development efforts

by BDN Community May 9, 2025May 9, 2025

Police and Courts

Pedestrian in serious condition after pickup truck hits him near BIW

by Christopher Burns May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Construction begins on new child care facility for Bath Iron Works employees

by CBS 13 December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

This Maine child care project could be a model for big employers

by Zara Norman October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Another big Maine employer is opening a child care facility

by Jules Walkup September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

BIW receives $202 million contract for destroyer planning

by Jules Walkup June 19, 2024June 19, 2024

Opinion Contributor

Maine can help our nation regain shipbuilding dominance

by Opinion Contributor April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

State

Alliance to help Maine defense contractors that are struggling to fill jobs

by The Associated Press March 1, 2024March 1, 2024

These Bath Iron Works-built ships are currently deployed in the Middle East

by Jules Walkup December 27, 2023December 27, 2023