Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Work will include DDG 1000 and repairs to dry dock at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today announced nearly $100 million in Navy contracts for Bath Iron Works and Cianbro Corporation.   “Both BIW and Cianbro have a well earned reputation for high quality, on-time work—and these contracts… Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says bill will bring investment to Maine but criticizes provision to fund F-35 fighter engine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree voted today for H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (NDAA).  The bill passed the House by a vote of 281-146.  Passage in the Senate is expected next week. “This bill invests in… Read more »

Congesswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement about Defense Secretary Robert Gates scheduled visit to Maine later this week: "Secretary Gates visit highlights the significant role Maine plays in our country's defense, with BIW, the Brunswick Naval Air Station and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard all in our state.   I am very pleased that he is coming to BIW to… Read more »