Tom Bell

Portland Press Herald

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Published
March 3, 2014

More to Portland Harbor dredging project than meets the eye

They’re working seven days a week, 24 hours a day, digging up the bottom of the harbor so ships have a clear channel. Here’s what it’s like to be onboard the Dale Pyatt, one the the largest dredges in the nation . . .
Published
February 26, 2014

Nova Scotia provides $2 million so new ferry to Portland can post fares, sell tickets

Both had been delayed until the operator of the service, due to start May 1, came up with the funds to meet U.S. regulations.
Published
January 30, 2014

Maine’s Mitchell may negotiate for some Quebec rail disaster victims

Court documents show former Sen. George Mitchell would serve as the group’s fiduciary during the railroad’s bankruptcy proceedings.
Published
January 29, 2014

Southwest Airlines sends Portland jetport use soaring

Nearly 60,000 additional passengers utilized the Portland airport in 2013, a rise of above 3.7 percent.
Published
January 21, 2014

Angus King wary of calorie labeling rules for restaurants, stores

The Maine senator works to ensure new regulations are not a burden on businesses.
Published
January 2, 2014

Lack of key details holds up new ferry service marketing

With tour operators booking for 2014, the company scrambles to provide data to help sell the new Portland-Yarmouth route.
Published
December 2, 2013

Report: Mystery barges to be Google stores

They’re likely to be moored in three big cities and serve as showrooms for wearable computers, documents say.
Published
November 30, 2013

Westbrook shootings leave two men dead

Patrick Milliner killed Matthew Rairdon in an apparent murder-suicide that police classify as domestic violence.
Published
November 18, 2013

Nova Scotia ferry to feature restaurants, theater, casino

Gov. LePage joins local officials and the mayor of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, to highlight plans for the ferry, but ticket prices are still unknown.
Published
November 12, 2013

Portland-to-Nova Scotia ferry deal is finalized

After a five-year hiatus, it appears the ferry service will resume in May, although time is short for preparations.