The share of Maine’s population that was employed in May was estimated at 61.6 percent, well above the U.S. average of 58.9 percent.
Tom Bell
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Truck-safety advocates use comedian’s crash to attack Collins’ proposal
But a spokesman says the senator’s plan aims to improve safety and has no connection to the Morgan crash.
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Posted inBusiness, News
State helps as Nova Star feels financial pinch
Officials may guarantee $5 million in credit to help with operating expenses as the new ferry gets off to a slow start. Nova Scotia has pitched in more money, too.
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$1.6 million in disaster aid split among 50 Maine fishermen
Each will get $32,500 as economic relief is allotted to those in six states affected by groundfish catch limits.
Posted inBusiness, News
Nova Star ferry cancels four crossings to replace evac system
Passengers are eligible for refunds or rebookings.
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Impact of new ferry rippling through Maine businesses
From seafood to linens to flowers to 800 pastries a day, the Portland area will be the ship’s prime resupply zone.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Crowd greets Nova Star as it docks in Yarmouth
The ferry completed its first round trip between Portland to Nova Scotia on Friday.
Posted inBusiness, News
Portland waits offstage while Nova Star puts on a show in Boston
The new ferry service focuses its christening and ad campaign in the affluent area even though the daily U.S. stop is in Maine.
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Nova Star operator to offer free tours of ferry
The ferry operator will conduct the tours on May 10 on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Nova Scotia residents cheer arrival, and potential, of ferry to Portland
The town of Yarmouth gets its first glimpse of the Nova Star, which restores a vital economic link to the American mainland.