Tom Bell

Portland Press Herald

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Published
March 5, 2015

Frigid February may put Maine’s lobster harvest on ice for a while

A new forecast from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute says lobsters will likely migrate to the coast later – which is just fine for the state’s most lucrative fishery.
Published
March 4, 2015

Bill calls for penalty if tax break recipients go overseas

The proposal would require refunds from companies that move jobs overseas after accepting tax breaks in Maine. It has its critics.
Published
March 2, 2015

Report calls for Maine to double spending on bridge maintenance

Transportation Commissioner David Bernhardt plans to meet with lawmakers Tuesday to discuss the Keeping Our Bridges Safe report.
Published
February 20, 2015

Jubilant FairPoint workers to begin voting on new contract

Members of two unions meet in Portland to vote on the proposed deal, and voting will continue throughout the weekend in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Published
February 19, 2015

Winter a whole new experience for immigrants from equatorial climes

The wonders of Maine’s snowy season can inspire very different responses, as adults suffer through it while their children dive right in.
Published
February 19, 2015

‘Sample’ harvest of Maine shrimp makes big splash at market

With the commercial season still closed, the rare haul fetches a record price at the Portland auction.
Published
February 17, 2015

Portland Harbor’s icy buildup creates a sea of trouble

With temperatures failing to climb above normal all month, sea travel is inhibited for all but the biggest and best-equipped vessels.
Published
February 16, 2015

Maine’s manufacturers scared of dollar’s heights

The U.S. currency’s rise is a boon for consumers but makes American exports cost more.
Published
February 12, 2015

Downeaster train arrives in Boston 6 hours late after breakdown in Maine

The southbound train, originally due in Boston at 5:05 p.m., was pushed from North Berwick to Boston by another train.
Published
February 11, 2015

Maine’s highway agencies aren’t sweating cost of winter storms – yet

For the Maine Turnpike Authority, the drop in tolls during storms can be more costly than snow removal.