Penelope Overton writes about the lobster and marijuana industries in Maine, a mix of the iconic and the emerging, the economic powerhouse and the mysterious darkhorse. Just the right mix of old and new for a Maine transplant. Penny joined the Press Herald in 2016. She has covered politics and government, the environment and Indian Country in Florida, Connecticut, Arizona and Washington, D.C. Her favorite stories are when she gets to dive into a world where readers seldom venture. When she’s not newspapering, Penny and her young daughter like to hike, body surf, travel and explore new books, places, poems and people. She is plovertonpph on both Instagram and Snapchat.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2016
Sunglasses with lobster trap wood make a Maine fashion statement
‘I loved the idea of telling a story about Maine,’ says the young entrepreneur who came up with the idea for Traps Eyewear shades.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2016
Exactly where do Maine lobstermen find their catch? Answer’s hard to find
Agencies that need to know for permitting wind farms or other activities discover detailed data is limited, partly on purpose.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2016
Maine regulators intervene to mitigate shortage of lobster bait
The herring catch is coming up short just as lobstering nears its peak, prompting officials to loosen fishing rules while trying to maintain a steady supply.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Port of Portland approved for federal grant that will double freight capacity
The $7.7 million project, subject to congressional review, is part of the International Marine Terminal enhancement.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Invasive species got your goat? So does Kennebunk woman’s new landscaping business
For $500 a week, clients can rent Heather Lombard’s Scapegoats herd to help clear off their land.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2016
Portland’s Diversified Communications shines when going gets tough
The trade show and media company has adapted quickly in times of crisis, including rescuing a major seafood trade show from cancellation after the Brussels terror attack.
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PublishedJune 29, 2016
Only a third of Mainers feel secure financially, poll indicates
That’s half the national number, but the survey also finds residents are better prepared to pay an emergency $1,000 bill than many other Americans.
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PublishedJune 24, 2016
Thanks to ‘Dr. Shark,’ researchers can learn and let live
The UNE professor develops a method that allows fish data collection without killing the specimens, and his work will be featured during TV’s Shark Week 2016.
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PublishedJune 22, 2016
Mercury findings prompt state to widen lobster fishing ban in Penobscot River estuary
Initially closed in 2014, the area where a sampling of lobsters had elevated mercury levels has now almost doubled in size.
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PublishedJune 10, 2016
Public invited to Walk the Working Waterfront on Saturday in Portland
The third annual free event offers an in-depth look at boats, piers and wharves, plus food and beer tastings.
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