The Virginia-class attack submarine is in Kittery for maintenance and system upgrades.
Business
Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Raytheon doubles job cuts to 15,000, citing airline downturn
It plans to eliminate more jobs this year at its corporate offices, jet engine-maker Pratt & Whitney and aviation and military equipment manufacturer Collins Aerospace.
U.S. stocks close lower after Fed rate decision
The market’s pullback snapped a three-day winning streak for the S&P 500, which is down 3.3% so far this month after five-straight monthly gains.
Report blasts Boeing, FAA for crashes, seeks reforms
A House committee questions whether the aircraft manufacturer and the Federal Aviation Administration will be willing to make big changes needed to fix problems that caused two deadly 737 Max jet crashes.
Maine Public radio voices retire in budget move
Music hosts Sara Willis and Robin Rilette, along with news reporter Ed Morin, took voluntary retirement packages offered by the statewide public broadcasting network.
Retail sales rise for 4th straight month, but growth slows
Much of the increase in August came from spending at restaurants and bars, which are just starting to let people in to eat and drink.
Breakfast be praised! The Holy Donut is coming to Auburn
No date has been set for the doughnut shop to open on Minot Avenue.
Saddleback Mountain looks to build solar farm, new mid-mountain lodge
Construction would take place next year if the state approves either project, which new owners call “critical” in bringing the ski resort back.
Federal Reserve sees rates near zero at least through 2023
Central bank policymakers hope an extended period of low interest rates will encourage more borrowing and spending.
The Wrap: Bread, cookies and chocolate
Ameera Bread is closed indefinitely, Leigh Kellis turns to cookies, and Black Dinah chooses a new name.