The shipyard will be the prime contractor for planning and maintenance for littoral combat ships.
Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently covers state politics, the Maine Legislature and environmental/natural resources issues. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his wife, Carissa, and their dog.
Tension remains over jetport permits for taxi drivers
Human rights case brought by two men cites preponderance of Somali, Iranian immigrants holding permits.
Truman’s BIW built yacht up for sale
The price tag is a staggering $55 million, which would cover a refit of the ship’s gutted interior and rust-rotted hull.
Comment on missile defense site in western Maine sought from public
Missile Defense Agency holding meetings in Rangeley and Farmington about siting base to shoot down missiles in Redington Township.
Preservation, development jostle for primacy after sale of Portland Harbor’s House Island
The new owner wants to build residences; a city board wants to preserve historic sites on the island.
EPA administrator cites New England approach to emissions cuts as model
Curt Spalding noted that while New England’s gross domestic product is up 22 percent since 1999, its carbon emissions have declined 20 percent.
Bellows, a long shot for Senate, seeks recognition on a long walk
Democratic challenger faces uphill battle in campaign against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.
LePage plan could give dormant dams new life
Rather than building new facilities, the governor wants to capitalize on existing hydropower.
Two asylum applicants seek to join lawsuit against LePage administration
The court papers filed by ACLU and Maine Equal Justice Partners claim that denying General Assistance to the two women will cause them to become homeless.
Portland postpones fireworks until Saturday
Rain and thunderstorms are projected for Friday night as Hurricane Arthur tracks up the Eastern Seaboard.