Dustin Shaw says that his controversial license plates are staying, and that his family and friends find them ‘a riot.’
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Navy accepts delivery of destroyer built by BIW
The future USS Michael Monsoor has completed extensive tests, trials and demonstrations.
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Maine Senate supports $45 million in tax credits for BIW
The 25-9 vote follows approval Tuesday in the House.
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Maine House passes bill to provide BIW with $45 million in tax incentives
While the bill faces additional votes, it is expected to easily pass the House and Senate because of strong legislative support for one of Maine’s largest private employers.
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BIW wants to replace steel preparation facility in Brunswick
Equipment at the plant is more than 45 years old, and the company hopes to replace it and the building at the same site.
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Critic of BIW tax-break bill ends hunger strike as vote in Legislature nears
Lawmakers may decide this month on a pared-down proposal, and opponent Bruce Gagnon has a solid meal for the first time in 37 days because of medical concerns.
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Next BIW-built Navy destroyer to be named after Irish immigrant
The namesake of the USS Gallagher died in Vietnam when he dove on a live grenade to save fellow soldiers.
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Legislative panel backs $60 million in tax incentives for BIW
The controversial proposal would require the shipyard to meet investment and employment benchmarks.
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Controversial bill to give BIW tax credits stalls in State House, extending foe’s food strike
A legislative committee appears to favor the $60 million in incentives but delays a vote on the 16th day of an activist’s liquid-only diet.
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Former BIW CEO: Tax credit would keep BIW afloat and state’s economic engine humming
Its shipbuilding competitor, Ingalls in Mississippi, enjoys far more generous public support.