Loss of manufacturer to Superior, Wis., is setback for Maine naval base
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The loss of hundreds of jobs that will fly to Wisconsin with Kestrel Aircraft Co. represents the first major setback for the redevelopment of Brunswick Naval Air Station, but there's no need to villainize the company because Maine failed to provide promised help, a redevelopment official said.
Report proposes separating Great Lakes from Mississippi River watershed in Chicago
Groups representing states and cities in the Great Lakes region on Tuesday proposed spending up to $9.5 billion on a massive engineering project to separate the lakes from the Mississippi River watershed in the Chicago area, describing it as the only sure way to protect both aquatic systems from invasions by destructive species such as Asian carp.
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Loss of manufacturer setback for old base in Maine
The loss of hundreds of jobs that will fly to Wisconsin with Kestrel Aircraft Co. represents the first major setback for the redevelopment of Brunswick Naval Air Station, but there's no need to villainize the company because Maine failed to provide promised help, a redevelopment official said.
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Kestrel going to Wisconsin, Maine to get some jobs
While Kestrel Aircraft's primary manufacturing will be in Wisconsin, the finishing work will be completed in Maine, according a Midcoast Redevelopment Authority official . . .
Aircraft maker Kestrel to employ 600 in Wisconsin
Gov. Scott Walker and Kestrel Aircraft Corp. officials announced Monday that the aircraft manufacturer plans to make Superior the home of its manufacturing facility and headquarters -- a move that will bring about 600 jobs to the area by 2016.
Wisconsin firms get $3M for NSSD projects
GURNEE — The North Shore Sanitary District approved nearly $3 million Wednesday to carry out two major scum system modification contracts. However, NSSD President Dan Pierce of Highland Park pointed out that both projects are going to two Wisconsin firms.“Why can’t we provide more of our business to Illinois firms?” Pierce asked General Manager Brian Dorn during discussion. Dorn explained that ...
Tax plan trumps Maine's bid for Kestrel
Plane-maker taking new plant and 600 jobs to Wisconsin.