The idea of an ice-locked Portland Harbor is seemingly mythical as Maine experiences warmer winter seasons, but headlines from over a century ago reveal winters that allowed for a trek from Portland to Peaks Island.
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Fisherman dies after falling overboard into Portland Harbor
A nearby Coast Guard crew saw the man fall and pulled him out of the water, but he was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later.
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Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Orchestrating the traffic in Portland Harbor is a 24-hour juggling act
Still, after three years on the job, Portland Harbor Master Kevin Battle says he’s ‘having a blast.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland’s noises are the sounds of a thriving city
Planes, trains, trucks and rock concerts were initially jarring to a couple used to a Kansas farm, but now they take the clamor in their stride.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Lobsterman charged after boat collides with tourist schooner near Portland pier
Russell N. Parmenter, 39, of Yarmouth, is charged with operating a watercraft while under the influence, according to police.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine expects another record year for cruise ships
The state’s 12 cruise ship ports are expected to see 658,000 passengers and crew in 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Plan would ban new restaurants and retail stores on Portland piers
The zoning amendments are being proposed to address concerns raised by fishermen and advocates that a construction boom of hotels and other tourist uses is threatening the future of the working waterfront.
Posted inBusiness, News, Uncategorized
Portland Harbor pilots granted emergency fee increase
The company that guides big ships into Portland Harbor gets a 50% increase for its minimum fees, which will allow it to hire more crew members.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Without the Irish, there would be no United States of America
St. Patrick’s Day is a good time to reflect on how immigrants who were sympathetic to the cause of independence ensured our liberty.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland waterfront task force lacking public input, sense of urgency
To address fishermen’s needs, the city should make significant zoning changes.