Some civilian workers at the government-owned shipyard in Kittery recently got bonuses of up to $25,000 from the Department of Defense. Others did not, and they’re not happy about it.
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How the Homeland Security shutdown affects Maine’s airports and federal workers
As Congress deliberates, Maine and its federal Department of Homeland Security workforce are facing consequences.
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York County group hopes to expand new shuttle for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers
The Shipyard Sprinter began running from Sanford and Wells to the Kittery shipyard late last year, hoping to help alleviate parking and traffic issues.
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Maine offers federal workers aid as Trump administration begins mass firings
State-backed loans, unemployment insurance and other benefits are being provided to furloughed federal workers facing the prospect of layoffs as the government shutdown stretches into a second week.
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Maine shipyards would get boost from defense spending proposal
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved additional investments in the state shipyards, with billions allocated to shipbuilding programs and the procurement of new ships for the U.S. Navy.
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Federal workers in Maine face uncertainty following court ruling allowing for mass layoffs
It’s unclear how federal workers in Maine might be impacted, but the ruling allowing the Trump administration to move forward with plans for staff reductions has prompted concerns.
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Former Portsmouth shipyard worker pleads guilty to embezzling $10K from union
Kyle Chasse, the labor union’s former president who admitted he misused union funds to dine out and shop at stores, could now face up to 20 years in jail and a maximum $250,000 fine.
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Collins ‘encouraged’ by meeting with Navy secretary at Portsmouth Shipyard
The meeting came after workers at the Kittery shipyard were initially targeted as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce.
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Workers reinstated at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The workers, all entry-level employees still in their probationary periods, were briefly fired by the Navy Department last week.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard exempted from civilian hiring freeze
The shipyard is among the ‘readiness-centric facilities’ listed in the updated directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.