Foes of a planned Brunswick location say more train trips aren’t needed, but operators say it’s ideal for service and savings.
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Nova Star ferry picked up steam in August, company says
The operators of the Portland-to-Nova Scotia service say they’re encouraged that the ship carried 20,510 passengers last month.
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Nova Star ferry finds route for service this winter, then will return for second season
The president of Nova Star Cruises Ltd. tells a business gathering that it will take several years to rebuild the market for Portland-to-Nova Scotia service.
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Owner puts $10 million into revival of troubled Maine rail line
Besides improving its equipment, railroad veteran John Giles has taken charge of making the successor to the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic profitable.
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Nova Star ferry service shortens sailing season by three weeks
Nova Star Cruises Ltd. says it is contacting 650 people who have made reservations after Oct. 14 to advise them of the change.
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Scientists, fishermen at odds on cod stock in Gulf of Maine
Officials say the population of the species has hit an all-time low, but fishermen say their catches actually are up.
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Turnpike to hand out almanacs as parting gifts
Up to 25,000 Farmers’ Almanacs will be distributed at the York toll booths on Labor Day.
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Downeaster ridership rises in spite of delays
Passenger trips increased 4.6 percent for the fiscal year, despite the service’s worst-ever on-time performance.
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Maine slaughterhouse recalls over 25,000 pounds of beef
Bubier Meats of Greene may not have completely removed tissues that could allow transmission of mad cow disease, says Maine’s Department of Agriculture.
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Maine pays owner of seized land on Portland waterfront $7.2 million
While the price is double what Phineas Sprague Jr. paid for the parcel two years ago, he says he will likely challenge the value, which could lead to years of litigation.