The new ferry operator hopes it’s found the formula for success for getting people from Portland to Nova Scotia this summer.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Family foundation buys 258 acres in Gorham for public recreation
The Shaw Brothers Family Foundation purchased the property from ecomaine, the waste and recycling organization, in a transaction valued at $1.75 million.
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New ferry expected to make Portland-Yarmouth trip in 5½ hours
The Nova Star is being replaced by the USNS Puerto Rico, a smaller, speedier ship that will be renamed The Cat and begin operating by June 15.
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Maine residents’ income grew slightly in 2015
The rate of growth, at 3.2 percent, was slower than the national average and most New England states.
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Maine sought to put struggling health insurance co-op into receivership
The Bureau of Insurance hoped to stem Community Health Options’ losses, partly by ending as many as 17,000 policies, but a federal agency rejected the temporary plan.
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Pay raises contrast with performance of Maine’s health care co-op
Maine’s Community Health Options members are likely to see significant increases in premiums next year.
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Castine girl wins Maine State Spelling Bee
Syra Gutow, representing Hancock County, outlasts Naomi Zarin of Portland and will compete in the national bee in May.
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Riverview Psychiatric Center losing 2 top officials, including superintendent
Superintendent Jay Harper submitted his resignation this week, citing health reasons, and Brendan Kirby, who was director of clinical services, submitted his resignation about a month ago.
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Connecticut investment firm buys Nichols Portland, citing innovative culture
The gear and pump maker is Portland’s sixth-largest employer and has operated in the city since 1968.
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Maine nonprofit health insurer lost $31 million in 2015
Community Health Options likely will raise its premiums, but by how much hasn’t yet been determined.