The state’s draggers and divers fight to get top dollar in a market dominated by big commercial operations in New Bedford, Mass.
Tom Bell
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Nova Scotia to subsidize Nova Star ferry for second season
The provincial government’s pledge of $13 million in Canadian dollars assumes Maine will kick in $5 million.
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Nova Scotia not ready to abandon passenger ferry to Maine
With some strings attached, the Canadian maritime province is expected to keep subsidizing the Nova Star.
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Nova Scotia to announce plans for Nova Star ferry
Political leaders schedule a news conference about the future of the Nova Scotia-to-Portland service.
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Eimskip moves to bring more cargo ships to Portland
Within five years, the Icelandic shipping company aims to offer weekly service, which it says customers expect.
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For Maine’s winter recreation industry, blizzard warning means ‘white gold’ on way
At a critical time in the season, the storm promises to cover ski and snowmobile trails and get winter sports lovers excited about heading north to play.
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Nova Scotia pitches in for off-season ferry expense
The provincial government has provided an additional $2 million to cover winter expenses of the Nova Star.
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Nova Star ferry to winter in South Carolina
So far, no winter work has been found for the vessel, but the company hasn’t ruled out the possibility.
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Maine aquaculture industry is snagging investors
As the industry’s national leader in terms of sales, it also is hosting the Northeast Aquaculture Conference & Exposition.
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Nova Star pays Portland its late rental fees for Ocean Gateway terminal
The ferry company owed the city rent for November and December.