portland harbor

Published
June 11, 2018

Lone Portland passenger study made assumptions, overestimated economic impact

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.
Published
June 11, 2018

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.
Published
June 9, 2018

Historic schooner Timberwind comes home to Portland Harbor

The former Portland Pilot, which operated for nearly four decades until 1969, is now part of Portland Schooner Co.'s fleet.
Published
June 4, 2018

Judge reverses huge hike in Portland Harbor pilot fees, saying board lacked evidence to approve it

Portland harbor commissioners approved the increase for the Portland Pilots without financial records showing how much it costs to provide the service, says Justice Lance Walker.
Published
May 17, 2018

Lobstermen propose floating storage docks to ease space crunch on Portland waterfront

A group is petitioning the Portland Harbor Commission to allow floating storage docks.
Published
March 14, 2018

Maine Voices: Keep Portland’s waterfront free of nonmarine development

City officials are finally beginning to push back against the encroachment of offices and hotels.
Published
February 14, 2018

Portland testing the waters for redevelopment of Maine State Pier

The city is asking groups for input on its plan to convert part of the hulking Portland Ocean Terminal into a public market and business incubator.
Published
February 1, 2018

Republican candidate Holbrook: Rep. Pingree’s priorities fail to reflect 1st District’s infrastructure needs

As an aging Portland sewer system dumps into the ocean, a lounge in Rockland gets a makeover.
Published
January 25, 2018

Maine Voices: Harbor pilots play key role in keeping port safe and open for business

A bill before Maine legislators to allow The Cat ferry to operate without a pilot's guidance is a threat to public safety.
Published
September 21, 2017

Maine ports director who oversaw marine terminal expansion steps down

John Henshaw's decade as director included the arrival of Eimskip, extensive modernization and the revitalization of Portland's commercial shipping industry.