portland harbor
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PublishedJune 11, 2018
Portland harbor commissioners appeal ruling against higher pilot fees
Board members disagree with a Superior Court judge's finding that they erred in approving a large increase in pilot fees for large ships.
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PublishedJune 11, 2018
Long-touted economic benefits of cruise ships far overstated
A close look at a 2009 study shows passenger spending in Portland was overestimated by at least half, providing a flawed basis for decisions by Maine ports on accommodating the rising number of visits.
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PublishedJune 11, 2018
Lone Portland passenger study made assumptions, overestimated economic impact
The 2009 analysis based its conclusions on every ship arriving at full occupancy, used general scenarios for excursion spending and didn't ask about party size.
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PublishedJune 9, 2018
Historic schooner Timberwind comes home to Portland Harbor
The former Portland Pilot, which operated for nearly four decades until 1969, is now part of Portland Schooner Co.'s fleet.
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PublishedJune 4, 2018
Judge reverses huge hike in Portland Harbor pilot fees, saying board lacked evidence to approve it
Portland harbor commissioners approved the increase for the Portland Pilots without financial records showing how much it costs to provide the service, says Justice Lance Walker.
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PublishedMay 17, 2018
Lobstermen propose floating storage docks to ease space crunch on Portland waterfront
A group is petitioning the Portland Harbor Commission to allow floating storage docks.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2018
Maine Voices: Keep Portland’s waterfront free of nonmarine development
City officials are finally beginning to push back against the encroachment of offices and hotels.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2018
Portland testing the waters for redevelopment of Maine State Pier
The city is asking groups for input on its plan to convert part of the hulking Portland Ocean Terminal into a public market and business incubator.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2018
Republican candidate Holbrook: Rep. Pingree’s priorities fail to reflect 1st District’s infrastructure needs
As an aging Portland sewer system dumps into the ocean, a lounge in Rockland gets a makeover.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2018
Maine Voices: Harbor pilots play key role in keeping port safe and open for business
A bill before Maine legislators to allow The Cat ferry to operate without a pilot's guidance is a threat to public safety.
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