The contract for ‘planning yard services’ on DDG-1000 destroyers could be extended to $87 million.
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BIW's last stealth destroyer USS Lyndon B. Johnson in water
BATH (AP) — The last of three stealthy destroyers being built at Bath Iron Works is in the water. The Navy says it was multi-day process to move the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson to dry dock where it was floated on Sunday. Capt. Kevin Smith, DDG 1000 program manager, said it’s an important milestone […]
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Leon S. Schenk
TOPSHAM — Leon S. Schenk, 66, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, at his sister’s home in Topsham with his family by his side after a battle with cancer. Leon was born April 1, 1952, in Kingston, Pa., to Edgar J. and Audrey E. (Williams) Schenk (Schinck). On Feb. 26, 1971, he married Kathy Huen. Together they […]
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BIW replaces 15-ton turbine on Zumwalt destroyer
BATH (AP) — Shipbuilder Bath Iron Works has replaced one of the massive turbines on the future USS Michael Monsoor, and the stealthy destroyer is scheduled to depart for San Diego in November. The delicate operation involved lifting and maneuvering the 15-ton Rolls Royce marine turbine out of the ship, and workers had to build […]
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Raymond G. Vachon
LEWISTON — Raymond G. Vachon, 60, passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, after complications from multiple myeloma. He was born in Lewiston, Sept. 10, 1957, the son of Gerard and Jeannette (Beaulieu) Vachon. He was a graduate of Lewiston High School, and met and married the love of his life, the former Joline Fournier, and together […]
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Environmentalist warns of ‘subtle’ harm to Kennebec
BATH — A local environmentalist is saying possible contamination of the Kennebec River by Bath Iron Works could hinder progress in restoring the river’s water quality. The shipyard has said it will pay $355,000 to the Environmental Protection Agency for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act for failing to comply with stormwater permit requirements […]
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Robert Saucier
AUBURN — Robert Saucier, 73, of Lewiston died peacefully Saturday, June 23, at the Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston on July 4, 1944, a son of the late Ivan and Theresa (Bouchard) Saucier. He was educated in Lewiston schools. He was a member of the Pathway Vineyard […]
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BIW destroyer needs $20M engine replaced
Bath Iron Works’ second Zumwalt-class stealth destroyer, the $7.5 billion USS Michael Monsoor, needs a $20 million engine replaced because inspectors found damage following the ship’s naval acceptance trials. The Monsoor must have a main turbine engine replaced before the ship can sail to San Diego for its combat system activation, according to a U.S. […]
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Kenneth Severy
PORTLAND — Ken Severy 70, of Durham passed away Thursday May 31, after suffering from a stroke, surrounded by his family and loved ones at Maine Medical Center. Ken was born Dec. 14, 1947, to the late Donald and Margaret (Bubier) Severy of Wales, Maine. Ken graduated from Lewiston High School in 1966. He then continued […]
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Stephen E. Oravetz
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Stephen E. Oravetz passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5, in Wilmington, N.C. He worked as a mailman, at Bath Iron Works, Deputy Hot Dog Stand and was a security guard. His enjoyment was watching sports, the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jane and Lorraine, […]