The $7 million must be spent on infrastructure improvements rather than on staff or programs.
Tom Bell
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Jackson Lab expansion plan gets boost from Question 4
The Bar Harbor company expects to match the $10 million in state funding approved by voters Tuesday.
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Shrimp season canceled for second year in Gulf of Maine
Regulators say the region’s population of northern shrimp fell dramatically from 2011 to 2013.
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Portland draws even with Gloucester, Mass., in fish landings
But next year could be much harder for fishermen in both ports.
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Portland seeks federal food inspector
Before the city can brand itself as a hub of food production, someone must examine the products.
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Downeaster train service adds stop in Kennebunk
Officials hope the downtown will see more visitors when the town gets on board the route, possibly next summer.
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Construction delays likely to dent Downeaster ticket sales
Replacing rail ties over the next several months could bring delays of 30 to 50 minutes.
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Stronger restrictions imposed on elvers, frustrating fishermen
Regulators also will keep a new quota system to prevent the fishery from being depleted.
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Nova Star has paid Portland $234,135 so far this year
The Portland-to-Nova Scotia ferry is expected to pay a $63,520 balance for office rent, berthing and per-passenger fees by the end of the month.
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Federal regulators close Gulf of Maine herring fishery
The fishery is near its allowable catch limit, but such a closure permits incidental landings by vessels.