Amid the heated debate over a planned layover facility in Brunswick, some say Robert McEvoy has a conflict of interest and should resign.
Tom Bell
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Lobstermen steer clear of measures to save cod in Gulf of Maine
Regulators vote to close fishing grounds to protect cod for the season that begins May 1, but lobstermen will be allowed to set traps in those areas.
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To save cod, regulators weigh limits on lobstering
A fishery council may ban lobster gear in some federal waters to reduce the number of cod caught in traps.
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Portland gathers views of restaurant owners on changes to outdoor seating rules
Officials look for a balance between nurturing the food scene and leaving adequate space for pedestrian safety.
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Nova Star ferry to stay in Canada while winter route is decided
In a last-minute change, the ferry service ditches its plan to move the ship to Florida for the season.
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Nova Star ferry to stay in Canada while winter route is decided
In a last-minute change, the ferry service ditches its plan to move the ship to Florida for the season.
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Nova Star heading south for winter
Florida’s sunshine will lower operating costs while Nova Star Cruises executives try to finalize an offseason route.
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Fishermen say new restrictions unfairly overlook cod caught in lobster traps
They complain that lobstermen are unaffected by the Gulf of Maine cutbacks and say the incidental catch harms efforts to rebuild the cod fishery.
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Hundreds honor young victims of Portland fire
They gather for a nighttime prayer vigil in a park just a block from the site of the Nov. 1 blaze.
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A Vigil of Lights honors young victims of Portland fire
Families, friends, neighborhood residents and at least a dozen firefighters gather to mourn the six victims of the Nov. 1 blaze.