Tom Bell

Portland Press Herald

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Published
October 6, 2014

Teen sets sail for college – in 2015

Sally Gardiner-Smith of Woolwich plans to end her odyssey at Eckerd College in Florida just in time for freshman orientation – next fall.
Published
October 2, 2014

Verso workers shocked by announcement of Bucksport mill closure

They knew the company was struggling and had braced themselves for cutbacks, but never expected the total shutdown announced Wednesday.
Published
September 30, 2014

Nova Star route reveals climate change realities

Researchers are using the ferry route to collect samples that show, among other things, a rapid decline in plankton.
Published
September 23, 2014

Bankruptcy filing appears to end era in Maine papermaking

Great Northern Paper files for liquidation, shattering hopes that its last mill would reopen in the Millinocket area, once the heart of the state’s industry.
Published
September 23, 2014

Bankruptcy filing appears to end era in Maine papermaking

Great Northern Paper files for liquidation, shattering hopes that its last mill would reopen in the Millinocket area, once the heart of the state’s industry.
Published
September 19, 2014

Team finds sunken Maine-built clipper ship off California

Built in 1855 in Kittery, the Noonday sank in 1863, becoming one of about 300 wrecks now littering the sea bed in a marine sanctuary near San Francisco.
Published
September 15, 2014

In debate on siting Downeaster layover facility, a switch: Too few riders?

Foes of a planned Brunswick location say more train trips aren’t needed, but operators say it’s ideal for service and savings.
Published
September 10, 2014

Owner puts $10 million into revival of troubled Maine rail line

Besides improving its equipment, railroad veteran John Giles has taken charge of making the successor to the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic profitable.
Published
September 8, 2014

Nova Star ferry service shortens sailing season by three weeks

Nova Star Cruises Ltd. said it is contacting 650 people who have made reservations after Oct. 14 to advise them of the change.
Published
August 29, 2014

Maine company recalls 25,192 pounds of beef

Bubier Meats of Greene may not have completely removed tissues that could allow transmission of mad cow disease, says Maine’s Department of Agriculture.