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PublishedMarch 7, 2024
Bill would allow Maine’s federal workers to take out interest-free loans during shutdowns
The legislation would provide a safety net for federal employees, who miss out on paychecks during government shutdowns. And it comes at a time when employees at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery are again under threat.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2024
Maine colleges, universities partner with defense industry to recruit and train thousands of workers
As overseas military threats multiply, the U.S. defense industry is looking to vastly scale up hiring and worker training, including in Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2024
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery no longer listed as contaminated Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has deleted the site from its priorities list after a 30-year effort to remove contaminated soil, sediment and other hazardous materials.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2022
Kittery shipyard’s impact last year soared to $1.3 billion
Southern Maine towns and cities benefited from large number of workers and their salaries.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2022
Two Coast Guard cutters moved from Kittery base to Rhode Island
The cutters Tahoma and Campbell each have a crew of about 100.
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PublishedMay 2, 2022
Navy still mum about extent of vandalism on submarine at Kittery shipyard
An earlier statement said only that 'government equipment' on the USS Texas was damaged around March 29.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2022
Letter: Maine-built destroyers serve our country well
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PublishedDecember 13, 2021
Squadron created to oversee submarines during overhauls at Kittery yard
The change revives the tradition of a storied squadron that was created in the 1930s and relocated to the Pacific Theater in World War II.
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PublishedJune 27, 2021
Another View: Worker thanks Sen. Collins for shipyard support
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard needs federal support for infrastructure improvemnts.
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PublishedJune 21, 2021
Massive concrete component arrives for $158 million upgrade at Kittery shipyard
Similar to a navigational lock, the basin will allow the seawater level to be raised and lowered, enabling the Navy's nuclear-powered submarines to enter the dry dock regardless of the tide.
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