Tom Bell

Portland Press Herald

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Published
September 22, 2013

Portland waterfront could once again be a contender

In its bustling past, as well as in the hopes for a viable future, the port has geography on its side.
Published
September 22, 2013

Portland’s fresh connection with Iceland

Market opportunities and a wealth of potential flow both ways in a new North Atlantic sea-trade partnership that relinks Maine’s largest port to a far wider world.
Published
September 4, 2013

Woman, 91, burned in Brunswick house fire

The house at 14 Beech Drive was only minimally damaged, but the woman’s injuries are described as serious.
Published
August 19, 2013

Rail line’s bleak outlook a challenge for Maine

With the return of service to Lac-Megantic in doubt, the state is faced with losing an important economic link.
Published
August 8, 2013

MM&A insurance policy won’t cover costs of Lac-Megantic clean-up

Despite hundreds of millions in expected Lac-Megantic clean-up costs and pending lawsuits from victims families, Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway’s insurance policy caps at $25 million.
Published
August 8, 2013

Judge: During bankruptcy, Maine railway can still operate

The legal action gives the Maine-based company time to reorganize while it seeks Chapter 11 protection.
Published
August 7, 2013

Disastrous crash forces Maine railway into bankruptcy

The company files Chapter 11 as it seeks a buyer or tries to straighten out its affairs.
Published
August 7, 2013

Train industry to fight proposed ban on one-man rail crews

Pointing to the deadly crash in Lac-Megantic, unions back Rep. Mike Michaud’s bill, saying it’s a safety issue.
Published
August 4, 2013

A rail hub in Maine, suddenly too silent

Its link to Quebec and a wider world severed at Lac-Megantic, Brownville struggles with layoffs and the loss of its lifeblood.
Published
August 2, 2013

U.S. railroads get emergency safety order

Also Friday, Maine U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud introduces a bill that would effectively ban the practice of one-person crews on freight trains.