Portland harbor
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PublishedAugust 22, 2023
Lavish and looming, gigayacht bobbing in Portland harbor attracts curiosity and contempt
Rising Sun, the 453-foot yacht owned by entertainment mogul David Geffen, sports a gym, a wine cellar, a spa, a movie theater and can accommodate up to 16 guests and 45 crew members.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2023
Legislative committee votes to restore funding for Portland Harbor dredging
Gov. Janet Mills proposed reallocating $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to a program that helps small businesses afford health insurance, but a key legislative committee voted against that idea Thursday.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2022
Portland waterfront workers urge ‘no’ vote on Question E
Some opponents are worried people don't know enough about the proposal or that the group behind it is now advocating for a new plan.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2022
Portland Harbor dredging project misses out again on federal funding
A coalition pushing for the project is looking for new ways to get the $8 million it still needs.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2022
Cargo volume in Portland Harbor headed for another record year
Imports and exports are up 31% for the first 7 months of 2022, and Portland doesn't have the congestion of shipping containers affecting many larger ports.
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PublishedJune 12, 2022
Blessing of the Fleet kicks off summer boating season
Portland's Catholic parishes hope to make the gathering a yearly event, as it is in other maritime communities.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2021
South Portland renewing push for harbor dredging
The buildup of sediment in Portland Harbor is impacting South Portland businesses, industries and recreational boaters, but a bid for federal funding has now been rejected twice.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2021
Developers of former South Portland Shipyard focus on sustainability
Owners of the prime 30-acre coastal site have hired a world-renowned sustainability expert to help them shape its redevelopment.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2021
Regatta fundraiser hopes to increase families’ access to sailing
SailMaine seeks $40,000 to introduce New Mainers, underprivileged children and people with disabilities to the sport.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2021
State offers $10 million in case Portland Harbor dredging grant denied
Portland is again looking for $24 million to remove silt from harbor wharves, and Maine lawmakers will back part of the project if federal money doesn't come through.
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