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.

Two Coast Guard cutters moved from Kittery base to Rhode Island

The cutters Tahoma and Campbell each have a crew of about 100.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coronavirus claims worker at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

It marks the second COVID-19 death of a civilian working for the Navy, which has reported 436 sailors, 91 civilians, 51 family members and 39 contractors infected with the virus.

Report faults Portsmouth, 3 other public shipyards for aging equipment, late projects

At Portsmouth, 71% of projects are completed late, and equipment on average is 3 1/2 years beyond the expected service life, the GAO report says.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard awards contract for $60 million facilities upgrade

The project will consolidate and renovate several facilities to improve efficiency at the Kittery shipyard.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: History and tech co-exist at Navy's oldest public shipyard