Tom Bell

Staff Writer

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Published
October 29, 2015

Nova Star ferry’s runs between Portland and Canada last just two seasons

The former operator of the Cat service to Nova Scotia wins the bid for next year as the province tires of the current ferry’s cost and low rider numbers.
Published
October 28, 2015

Sen. Susan Collins, as committee chair, calls for safety rules for drones

The Maine senator will play a key role in the debate over new regulations for drones.
Published
October 27, 2015

Elite Airways to offer nonstop Portland-Florida flights twice a week

The charter airline expects to start service Dec. 18 with fares of $149 each way.
Published
October 26, 2015

Maine freight railways awarded $20 million to get speedier, more reliable

The grants will help finance 380 miles of upgrades in an unusual collaboration among rail lines.
Published
October 26, 2015

Travelers to get new option for flying from Portland to Florida

Elite Airways hopes leisure travelers and ‘snowbirds’ will warm to its new nonstop service to the Space Coast.
Published
October 26, 2015

Nova Scotia makes final 2015 payment to Nova Star ferry

The ferry this year carried 52,000 passengers, a 12 percent decline from its inaugural season last year.
Published
October 9, 2015

Maine fishermen cash in as lobster cracks $4 a pound

They’ve hit a sweet spot for profits this year as a strong catch is supported by rising demand, pushing prices to the highest level since 2007.
Published
October 6, 2015

El Faro’s unconventional design added to risk of operating in rough seas

Water or shifting vehicles in the ship’s hold may have made it unstable and vulnerable.
Published
October 4, 2015

At Maine Maritime Academy, anxiety and hope entwined

Four graduates of the college in Castine are among those missing on the container ship El Faro.
Published
September 29, 2015

Survey shows divided support for Portland minimum wage initiatives

Many members of Buy Local who responded to the questionnaire back a $10.10 wage, but oppose a $15-an-hour minimum.