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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.