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Story Archives of 'Portsmouth Naval Shipyard'A Plan to Renovate the Portsmouth Naval PrisonBy Roger Wood on Monday, March 10, 2008.The historic but run-down Portsmouth Navy Yard prison may once again be up for commercial lease. Dating back to 1908, it’s known as the Castle. And during more than 60 years of use, it’s held tens of thousands of prisoners. But the building that looms over all others in the shipyard has been empty for decades. And the Navy wants to find a use for it. NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports. listen:
  Kucinich Campaigns On SeacoastBy Roger Wood on Thursday, August 16, 2007.Democratic Presidential contender Dennis Kucinich, a long shot in the New Hampshire Primary, paid a visit to the Portsmouth Navy Yard. NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports. listen:
Portsmouth Shipyard to Stay OpenOn Wednesday, August 24, the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) voted 7-1 to keep the Portsmouth Shipyard open. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Shipyard Workers Celebrate BRAC DecisionBy Roger Wood on Wednesday, August 24, 2005.A celebration broke out shortly after the Base Realignment and Closure Commission vote to keep the Portsmouth Navy Yard open. NHPR correspondent Roger Wood was in front of the yard’s main gate and filed this report. listen:
Portsmouth Shipyard to Stay OpenBy Shay Zeller on Wednesday, August 24, 2005.The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard survived another close call today. The Pentagon wanted to close it, but this morning a federal commission decided against that. This isn't the first time the shipyard has survived in the face of closure. We'll talk with Former Shipyard Commander Peter Bowman about why Portsmouth keeps dodging the bullet. Bowman served on the base closure commission in 1993. listen:
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard SparedBy Julie Donnelly on Wednesday, August 24, 2005.After a very long process, supporters of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard breathed a sigh of relief today as the Base Realignment and Closure Commission decided to reject the Department of Defense's recommendation to close. Just one of the nine commissioners agreed with Secretary Rumsfeld that the base was unnecessary to the future of the Navy. NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington. listen:
NH Officials Testify in Support of PortsmouthBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, July 7, 2005.The fate of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is now in the hands of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission, or BRAC. Top officials from New Hampshire and Maine were in Boston Wednesday for a final hearing. Their goal was to convince the BRAC Commissioners that the Pentagon made a mistake in putting the Shipyard on the Closure List. NHPR's Amy Quinton attended Wednesday's hearing and files this report. listen:
Keep It OpenBy Roger Wood on Monday, May 16, 2005.All eight members of the New Hampshire and Maine Congressional delegation joined state officials at the front gates of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard today. And they vowed to keep the base open. NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Navy's Reasons for Portsmouth ClosureBy Jon Greenberg on Monday, May 16, 2005.The Pentagon report that contained the base closure list also included an explanation of why each base was on that list. In the case of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the decision came down to a choice between facilities in Portsmouth and Pearl Harbor. NHPR's Jon Greenberg has more. listen:
What's next for PortsmouthBy Laura Knoy on Monday, May 16, 2005.It's official. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is on the Pentagon's BRAC list for closure. We'll look at what this means for both Maine and New Hampshire economically, politically, and personally and if there is still a chance for a reprieve later this year. Laura's guests are Ross Gittell, James R. Carter Professor and Professor of Management at the Whittemore School of Business & Economics at the University of New Hampshire. New Hampshire State Representative Jim Splaine (D-Portsmouth), Former President of the Seacoast Shipyard Association and former Assistant Mayor of Portsmouth. Congressman Jeb Bradley, Captain William McDonough, Spokesman for the Seacoast Shipyard Association Craig Seymour, Principal at the Durham based RKG associates, a consulting firm that has worked in planning base closures since 1988. Nelson Lawry, writer and co-author of ?Images of America: Portsmouth Harbor?s Military and Naval Heritage? and Mark Miller, Co-owner of the Crooked Lane Cafe in Kittery, Maine. listen:
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