BATH (AP) — A Navy shipbuilder in Maine is marking a milestone in construction of the last of three stealthy destroyers. The daughters of Lyndon B. Johnson are going to be on hand Monday at Bath Iron Works for the keel-laying ceremony of the warship bearing the late president’s name. Keel-laying ceremonies date to the […]
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Zumwalt helps rescue Maine fisherman
SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — The U.S. Navy’s new stealth destroyer, the future USS Zumwalt, assisted in the rescue of a fisherman who had a medical emergency early Saturday off the Maine coast, officials said. The 600-foot, 15,000-ton Zumwalt — the largest destroyer ever built for the Navy — was out for sea trials when Coast Guard officials received […]
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Shipbuilders vote today on contract proposal
AUGUSTA (AP) — There’s no strike on the line when the largest union at Bath Iron Works votes on a proposed four-year contract today but the shipyard says its future competitiveness is at stake. The company pressed for early negotiations aimed at winning concessions that it says are necessary to be competitive on a crucial bid […]
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Steve L. Labbe
1968 – 2015 LITCHFIELD — Steve L. Labbe, 47, of Litchfield passed away of a heart attack in his home on Sunday, Nov. 8. Steve was a lifetime resident of Litchfield and a 1986 graduate of Oak Hill High School. He was a member of Oak Hill High School’s first state championship football team in […]
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BIW to start early negotiations with union
BATH (AP) — With labor tensions high and criticism over constructions delays, Bath Iron Works is getting off to an early start on negotiating a new contract with the largest union at the shipyard. The Navy shipbuilder told Machinists Union Local S6 that it wants to negotiate contract changes by year’s end, instead of waiting […]
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Mark ‘Joe’ Smith
1954 – 2015 DANBURY, Conn. — Mark “Joe” Smith, 61, a resident of East Livermore, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 5, in Danbury, Conn., where he was working. He was born Sept. 25, 1954, in Farmington, the son of Duane C. and Marjorie (Eustis) Smith. He was a 1972 graduate of Livermore Falls High School. […]
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No blessings for weapons of war
In response to the front page article “Ships honor heroes” (Associated Press, Oct. 26) and the “christening” ceremony at Bath Iron Works, people need to ask themselves, “What is a hero?” and, “Does Christ actually bless weapons of war?” We are told that these “heroes” were forged in Iraq and Afghanistan. Is a hero really […]
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Blaine K. Footman
1934 – 2015 DURHAM — Blaine K. Footman, 81, of Durham passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Lewiston on Feb. 10, 1934, a son of the late James and Alice (White) Footman. He grew up in the area and attended local schools there. […]
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James S. Ouellette
1967 – 2015 JAY — James Sheldon Ouellette, 47, a resident of Jay, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, at his home. He was born Nov. 11, 1967, in Lewiston, the son of Elmore Ouellette and Elaine (Deshaies) Doiron. He was a 1986 graduate of Jay High School. Following graduation, he served for two years in the […]
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Patrick C. Vaillancourt
1948 – 2015 WALES — Patrick Cyril Vaillancourt passed away alongside his wife, Jeanine, in a motorcycle accident on Monday, Sept. 7. He was born June 22, 1948, in Van Buren, the son of Gerard and Rosella Vaillancourt. Pat served his country as a U.S. Marine in Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart for […]