Police say Justin Shell of Virginia knew he was driving tired before his pickup ran into the parking lot of the Chart Room restaurant and killed a woman.
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Posted inBusiness, Food
Boston chef will run 2 new restaurants in Camden
Hoxbill, for casual fine dining, and the Japanese brew pub Kurafuto will open year-round on the waterfront.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Bar Harbor voters approve zoning plan that favors cruise ships
Residents endorse a town plan that could allow the construction of a pier for large cruise ships.
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Cruise ship terminal proposal faces stiff opposition in Bar Harbor
A proposal to expand an abandoned pier in Bar Harbor – and welcome even more cruise ship traffic ashore – exposes deep divisions in the community.
Posted inBusiness
Students see promise in careers in the business of sustainability
College of the Atlantic and Unity College are preparing graduates for a range of environment-related careers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Jackson Laboratory denies PETA allegations of mistreating mice
Among allegations in a complaint filed with the National Institutes of Health: Mice were left for days in wet boxes, causing some to drown, and others had the tips of their tails torn off, instead of clipped, for tissue samples.
Posted inNation & World, News
Obama orders sanctions against Russia over election hacking, vows more action
The sanctions include deporting 35 Russian diplomats and closing two Russian-owned compounds. Moscow says it will consider retaliation.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Crowded Acadia may turn to reservation system for peak periods
Nothing’s set in stone, but the much-loved national park is looking at options – such as metering and yes, reservations – to safeguard the visitor experience.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Investment, attention needed to make inland Maine a target for tourists
The state is leaving visitor dollars on the table because people are unaware of the areas away from the coast.
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Maine summer tourism revenue on track to break all records
Big numbers from Portland and the southern coast and Bar Harbor make this a banner year, with restaurant and lodging sales the highest ever.