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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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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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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 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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PublishedApril 28, 2021
Collins, King propose $25 billion funding bill for shipyards
Bath Iron Works and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery and would both be eligible for part of the $25 billion funding through the SHIPYARD Act.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2020
Navy releases documents from the sinking of the Maine-built submarine USS Thresher
The sub sank while undergoing sea trials, killing all 129 aboard; it remains the deadliest submarine disaster in U.S. history.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
Attack sub USS Texas arrives at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The Virginia-class attack submarine is in Kittery for maintenance and system upgrades.
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