Nova Scotia says it will keep looking for an operator to start service between the province and Maine in 2014.
Tom Bell
After 100 years in the business, Portland’s Hub Furniture still giving strong
The store will celebrate its centennial with a ‘benefit bash’ on June 6, with proceeds going to Preble Street, United Way and the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine.
Snow weighs heavily on municipal budgets
Four Maine counties could qualify for federal disaster aid. Meanwhile, another mess of heavy, wet snow is on the way.
Looking up on the Hill
After decades of decline, Munjoy Hill has become the city’s most desirable neighborhood – with housing prices to match.
Portland City Council will consider plan for bus service, traffic flow
The new proposal, endorsed by the transportation committee, would make changes along Congress Street downtown.
Maine police project to give unwanted guns a home
The donated firearms will be sold to dealers and the proceeds given to Special Olympics.
Foe of State and High traffic change asks how walkable city has to be
He says that making the streets two-way would increase traffic congestion, air pollution and accidents.
Cruise ship industry expected to rebound
The cruise ship business has survived worse public relations disasters than the Carnival Triumph.
Ferry from Portland to Nova Scotia may re-start this year
Quest Navigation says it can start service to Nova Scotia this summer if the Canadian province gives it the go-ahead.
Episcopalians put a new public face on Ash Wednesday
Clergy and lay people administer ‘Ashes to Go’ in Monument Square and elsewhere.