Kathleen O'Brien

Times Record

Kathleen was born and raised in Portland. She studied at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, before moving back to Maine to begin her journalism career at The Times Record in June 2019. She covers Bath & Bath Iron Works, along with Arrowsic, Georgetown, Harpswell, Phippsburg, West Bath, Wiscasset and Woolwich. In her free time, Kathleen likes to read, listen to live music, and spend time with family and friends.

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Published
November 8, 2021

In Bath, community chess games help bridge generations

Age Friendly Communities hopes chess tables made by Bath Tech students spark new connections in downtown Bath.
Published
November 7, 2021

Small group protested vaccine mandate outside Bath shipyard over the weekend

Less than half of the demonstrators present were Bath Iron Works employees.
Published
November 7, 2021

Navy secretary promises more work for Bath shipyard

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said the Navy hopes to give BIW a shipbuilding contract.
Published
November 7, 2021

Bath police rescued an injured barred owl, but the bird couldn’t be saved

The injured owl was taken to Avian Haven, a wild bird rehabilitation center in Freedom, but had to be put down soon after.
Published
November 4, 2021

How will the vaccine mandate affect Bath shipyard workers?

Although shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works now have until early January to get vaccinated, the company hasn’t said how many workers might quit over the requirement.
Published
November 3, 2021

Former Bath-area school board member reclaims seat with write-in votes

Megan Fuller’s name wasn’t on the ballot, but she received 125 write-in votes to claim the open RSU 1 board seat.
Published
November 3, 2021

Bath voters allow change to spending cap to avoid budget cuts

The proposed charter amendment passed in a 1773-876 vote on Tuesday.
Published
November 3, 2021

Newcomers Dunn, Bell elected to Bath city council

Louis “Roo” Dunn defeated opponent Timothy Pratt 187-162, while Mary Ellen Bell ran unopposed to claim 301 votes.
Published
November 3, 2021

Wiscasset voters approve new police cruiser, cemetery gates, solar guidelines

A total of 1,295 Wiscasset residents voted in an annual town meeting referendum on Tuesday.
Published
November 2, 2021

Hennessey reelected to West Bath select board, incumbents retain school board seats

Madelyn Hennessey defeated challenger Marc Travis to retain her spot on the West Bath Select Board, while Keith Hinds and Joanne Powers keep their spots on the West Bath School Board.