Pratt & Whitney claimed cost savings of about 3% in its prices for the 12th through 14th F-35 contracts over the prior contract. Lockheed Martin Corp., which builds the rest of the plane, projects savings of as much as 15.3%.
2020
Posted inNation & World, News
Standoff develops over Ukrainian jetliner crash as Iran rails against claims it shot plane down
Concerns that the investigation into the crash might be compromised, as Iran indicated it won’t seek American assistance with decoding the 737-800’s black boxes.
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Posted inMaine, News
Someone swiped Kennebunkport’s one-of-a-kind welcome sign
Kennebunkport police are seeking the public’s help to recover it.
Posted inNation & World, News
Puerto Ricans take to shelters after series of earthquakes
New shelter communities are popping up across southwest Puerto Rico as people refuse to return home after a series of strong earthquakes
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mills vetoes bill to legalize sports betting in Maine
The bill, 1 of 3 the governor vetoed, was among 40 she had held since the close of the session in June. She allowed 24 to become law without her signature, and 13 others were recalled for changes by the Legislature.
Posted inNation & World, News, Sports
IOC president defends rules limiting Olympic protests
Recent examples of such protests have been seen at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the swimming world championships and the Pan-American Games.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. companies add 145,000 jobs; unemployment steady at 3.5%
But job growth has failed so far to translate into substantially better hourly pay.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. dismisses Iraqi request to work out a troop withdrawal plan
Iraq depends on Iran sanctions waivers from Washington to import Iranian gas to meet electricity demands, and the U.S. has consistently used this as leverage.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress should lower barriers for drug treatment
Federal law requires a waiver for medical providers who prescribe one of the most effective treatments for opioid use disorder.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: Jan. 10
Jan. 10, 1791: After more than three years of construction, Maine’s iconic Portland Head Light, located in Cape Elizabeth, goes into service. The lighthouse includes a 72-foot tower and 16 whale oil lamps. A renovation in 1865 increases the tower height 20 feet. A duplex home for the head lighthouse keeper, the assistant lighthouse keeper […]