The agency is looking at making changes to buoy placements throughout New England as part of a plan to modernize its system.
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Coast Guard postpones removal of buoys from Maine waters after outcry
The agency’s plan, announced this spring, would have removed almost 150 buoys as part of an effort to modernize the navigational setup.
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Portland lobster boat races give proud lobstermen a chance to show off
Over 50 boats participated in Sunday’s races in Portland Harbor, with fishing families and friends gathered to cheer them on.
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Rockland invites more cruise ships amid uncertainty
Many in this small seaside city look to Bar Harbor, where thousands of cruise ship passengers crowd the streets and sidewalks from spring through fall.
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Boaters receive annual blessing from Portland religious leaders
A blessing for good catches and smooth sailing has been extended to all boaters – occupational and recreational.
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Could a collapse like Baltimore’s Key Bridge happen in Portland? Maine officials weigh in
Experts note that there are 3 large differences between the Casco Bay and Francis Scott Key bridges.
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State offers $10 million in case Portland Harbor dredging grant denied
Portland is again looking for $24 million to remove silt from harbor wharves, and Maine lawmakers will back part of the project if federal money doesn’t come through.
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Federal $4.1 million grant to improve International Marine Terminal in Portland
The money will be used to link Merrill’s Marine Terminal and the International Marine Terminal, consolidate cross-docking activities, renovate a vacant warehouse and add capacity for container operations.
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When was the last time Portland Harbor froze?
The idea of an ice-locked Portland Harbor is seemingly mythical as Maine experiences warmer winter seasons, but headlines from over a century ago reveal winters that allowed for a trek from Portland to Peaks Island.
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Fisherman dies after falling overboard into Portland Harbor
A nearby Coast Guard crew saw the man fall and pulled him out of the water, but he was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later.