With a reduced military force, Senator Mitchell took steps to help the national and Maine economy adjust to the loss of defense industry revenue. Files in this series were generated from 1980 through 1994. Materials include memos, notes, correspondence, reports, and press clippings. Many files concern the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the Brunswick Naval Air Station, and the closing of the Loring Air Force Base. Files also document events at Bath Iron Works and Saco Defense, among other contractors.
Some files cover the development of several defense budgets.
Most of the files were maintained and created by Robert Carolla. Many files were created by Brett O'Brien and Mary LeBlanc. This series contains many files that are related to the Local development series. All rights reserved.