Tom Bell

Portland Press Herald

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Published
June 18, 2015

Developer is sought to build cold-storage facility on Portland waterfront

The multimillion-dollar project is seen as key to supporting Maine’s growing food industry.
Published
June 16, 2015

Downeaster layover facility in Brunswick gets final permit

But a neighborhood coalition plans an appeal that may stall work on the controversial project for months.
Published
June 16, 2015

Maine’s support of Nova Star ferry in doubt in Canada

Nova Scotia officials want to meet with Gov. LePage about a $5 million loan that didn’t materialize.
Published
June 15, 2015

Crazy cartoon sends climate warning better than dry data

A Rockland couple uses humor and parody to focus attention on a serious subject – global warming’s threat to Maine’s lobster industry.
Published
June 4, 2015

Train layover facility in Brunswick nearly over final hurdle

The DEP tentatively OKs the last permit needed for the project, pleasing train officials but angering neighbors, who plan to keep fighting.
Published
June 4, 2015

In its second season, Nova Star shifts to Nova Scotia vendors for supplies

Maine vendors who last year sold to the Nova Star say the exchange rate gives Canadians a bidding advantage, and subsidies figure in, too.
Published
June 2, 2015

Coalition pushes Maine lawmakers for passenger rail expansion

Three bills could help provide passenger service to Lewiston and Auburn.
Published
June 2, 2015

Maine manufacturers: Factory jobs better than youth think

They want young people to know that there is growing demand for skilled workers to operate high-tech equipment.
Published
June 1, 2015

Downeaster ridership, revenue down as track work forces cancellations

The train service will cancel more than 100 Portland-Boston runs this month alone because of a prolonged track rehabilitation project.
Published
May 21, 2015

Maine, China touted as trade and investment partners

Chinese representatives say their country’s growing middle class offers new markets for Maine products.