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New operations building planned for Portland shipping terminal

Relocating an existing maintenance building will free up valuable space at the facility on Commercial Street.

Le Grand Bleu, owned by a Russian-American oil tycoon, arrived last week, according to the harbor master.

A 21-site project would celebrate Fort Scammell, built in the 1800s to defend Portland Harbor’s shipping channel.

by Bert Jongerden Special to the Press Herald July 17, 2017July 17, 2017

Seafood processors and farmers would benefit from such a place with access to ships and trains.

The kayak, containing only a watch and a damaged cellphone, was found Sunday night near Fort Gorges.

by William David Barry July 9, 2017July 7, 2017

Peter W. Benoit recounts the 18th century disaster when 27 lives were lost.

by Caitlin Mushial Special to the Press Herald June 13, 2017June 12, 2017

A smaller facility would better fit the needs of the harbor, while non-marine freight can be stored elsewhere.

Look up inspection scores from the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program.

But residents of Portland’s West End tell the Planning Board that the warehouse doesn’t need to be so tall to be profitable.

Today, a drilling barge is scheduled to begin a two-day test to determine if the site can handle 300,000 cubic yards of dredged sediment.