Casco Bay
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PublishedJune 19, 2018
Seeing ‘eye candy everywhere,’ N.H. helicopter tour company comes to Portland
The owner of Seacoast Helicopter hopes Maine residents and tourists will want to view Portland, Casco Bay and a newly renovated lighthouse 11 miles off the coast.
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PublishedJune 7, 2018
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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PublishedMay 6, 2018
Freeport encounter with wild Arctic harp seal a bittersweet experience
Scientists aren't sure what is driving these animals so far south, but sightings have been on the rise in recent years.
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PublishedMay 4, 2018
Federal grant for $6 million will help Casco Bay Lines buy a new boat
The public ferry service plans to replace the Maqouit II and the Machigonne II, which more than 30 years old.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2018
Yurts and tents could sprout on historic House Island, as campground wins key approval
The proposed campground, called Fortland, won approval from Portland's Historic Preservation Board.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2018
Portland jetport the first U.S. airport to recycle all of its de-icing fluid
How the jetport developed a program to collect, distill and reuse the spent fluid in a bid to protect the environment and eventually save money.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018
A survey found plenty of tiny pieces of plastic in Casco Bay. What that means still isn’t clear
The Friends of Casco Bay assessment identifies microplastics in four distinct regions. But none of the microbeads banned in Maine in 2015 showed up.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2017
Bill Needelman deals with rising water in Portland
Among his many duties, the city's waterfront coordinator helps residents understand the risks of living by the sea.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2017
Lobster boat accidentally sinks in Casco Bay
The older wooden vessel was found Saturday off Chebeague Island, and no one was hurt, the Coast Guard says.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2017
Waterfront home at Diamond Cove has been completely renovated
The east-facing, cliffside property has 237 feet of frontage, and breathtaking views.
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