U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins today announced that four U.S. Navy ships are scheduled to visit Maine this summer during various festivals. Senators Snowe and Collins formally requested the visits in a letter to the Navy.
“We are so pleased that these naval ships will grace our harbors this summer,” said Senators Snowe and Collins. “We look forward to welcoming them to our treasured Maine festivals to help celebrate our state’s proud shipbuilding history.”
Schedule of festivals and ship visits:
Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Fest June 25-29 USS JOHN L. HALL
Eastport July 4 Celebration July 1-6 USS MCFAUL
East Boothbay Boat Builders July 26-30 USS ELROD
Rockland Lobster Fest August 2-6 USS NASSAU
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