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Charles F. Krugh, president of Bath Iron Works, poses at the shipyard Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Bath, Maine.

Army veteran tasked with getting Navy shipbuilder back in shape

Army veteran Charles F. Krugh, president of Bath Iron Works, took over the Maine shipyard seven months ago.

6 weeks ago

America Shall Be Judged By How We Leave Afghanistan — By Allies, Foes, and History

We need to cut down on this nearly 1,000 day wait, while still prioritizing homeland security through a sound vetting process.

By Angus King

20 months ago

US Navy’s top officer applauds workforce at Bath Iron Works

The shipyard builds destroyers, the workhorse of the Navy fleet.

21 months ago

Republican breaks with Trump on ‘emergency’ wall, backs lawsuit to block it

Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine spoke in South Portland, where high-ranking U.S. Coast Guard officials celebrated an upgraded command center for northern New England.

4 years ago

Projectile brought to Maine wharf was live, WWII Navy ordnance

Authorities in Maine say a military projectile that was found at a lobster wharf was a live, World War II-era U.S. Navy ordnance.

4 years ago

Maine shipyard begins work on warship named for Marine hero while a destroyer honoring a SEAL departs

The Friday ceremony marked the start of construction of the future destroyer Patrick Gallagher. Another warship that honors SEAL hero Michael Monsoor left the yard for the last time.

4 years ago