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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PublishedAugust 1, 2016
Ads use real-life stories to recruit tourists to ‘Work in Maine’
The campaign posts banners showing a scientist and a consultant who gave the state a shot and decided to stay.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2016
Herring limits expanded to prolong catch of lobster bait
Maine lobstermen feared the herring fishery might be shut down early, leaving them with no ready supply of bait for the remainder of the lobstering season.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2016
Portland-Nova Scotia ferry service off to slow start, but it’s picking up steam
The Cat’s passenger numbers for June are lower than its predecessor’s, but officials are optimistic it will ramp up.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2016
Lewiston’s Fuel restaurant is offered as prize in essay contest
The 10-year-old upscale eatery could be yours for a 300-word essay and $150 entry fee.
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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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