The 2009 analysis based its conclusions on every ship arriving at full occupancy, used general scenarios for excursion spending and didn’t ask about party size.
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See Portland for what to expect from ranked-choice voting
Portland has used the voting method twice already to choose a mayor.
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Long-touted economic benefits of cruise ships far overstated
A close look at a 2009 study shows passenger spending in Portland was overestimated by at least half, providing a flawed basis for decisions by Maine ports on accommodating the rising number of visits.
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Fishermen, others protest Portland waterfront development
As the city increasingly becomes a destination for developers, those in the fishing and lobster industry fear they’re being left behind.
Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Local & State, News
Michael Liberty, other defendants deny allegations they defrauded investors
The former Portland developer and the others formally respond to allegations brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Associate of bookie admits role in gambling operation
William Flynn, 76, faces five years in prison and agrees to forfeit $75,000.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Athletes of the Week: June 8, 2018
Cheverus sprinter Victoria Bossong and Wells distance runner Mitchell Libby earn this week’s honors.
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Man stabbed in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood
Police say a 35-year-old man from South Carolina was wounded Thursday morning on Oxford Street.
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With complaints down, Portland’s upgraded sewage plant apparently passing the smell test
The Portland Water District says its new $12 million technology upgrade has reduced environmentally damaging nitrogen discharges that create odors.
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Shipyard, Peak Organic sued by Connecticut brewery
Stony Creek claims Peak’s ‘Ripe’ is too similar to ‘Ripe ‘n’ Cranky.’