Tom Bell

Portland Press Herald

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Published
June 20, 2014

Maine jobless rate holds steady at 5.7 percent

The share of Maine’s population that was employed in May was estimated at 61.6 percent, well above the U.S. average of 58.9 percent.
Published
June 11, 2014

Truck-safety advocates use comedian’s crash to attack Collins’ proposal

But a spokesman says the senator’s plan aims to improve safety and has no connection to the Morgan crash.
Published
June 3, 2014

State helps as Nova Star feels financial pinch

Officials may guarantee $5 million in credit to help with operating expenses as the new ferry gets off to a slow start. Nova Scotia has pitched in more money, too.
Published
May 28, 2014

$1.6 million in disaster aid split among 50 Maine fishermen

Each will get $32,500 as economic relief is allotted to those in six states affected by groundfish catch limits.
Published
May 22, 2014

Nova Star ferry cancels four crossings to replace evac system

Passengers are eligible for refunds or rebookings.
Published
May 19, 2014

Impact of new ferry rippling through Maine businesses

From seafood to linens to flowers to 800 pastries a day, the Portland area will be the ship’s prime resupply zone.
Published
May 16, 2014

Crowd greets Nova Star as it docks in Yarmouth

The ferry completed its first round trip between Portland to Nova Scotia on Friday.
Published
May 12, 2014

Portland waits offstage while Nova Star puts on a show in Boston

The new ferry service focuses its christening and ad campaign in the affluent area even though the daily U.S. stop is in Maine.
Published
May 2, 2014

Nova Star operator to offer free tours of ferry

The ferry operator will conduct the tours on May 10 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Published
April 15, 2014

Nova Scotia residents cheer arrival, and potential, of ferry to Portland

The town of Yarmouth gets its first glimpse of the Nova Star, which restores a vital economic link to the American mainland.