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  • South Portland crude oil ban gets backing from planners

    July 16, 2014

    South Portland’s proposal to ban the loading of crude oil into marine vessel and related developed has been recommended by the city’s Planning Board.

    July 16, 2014

  • Nixed Maine wind project a lost opportunity, energy groups say

    July 15, 2014

    A Norwegian company that cancelled plans for a major offshore wind project in Maine has announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in an overseas project.

    July 15, 2014

  • South Portland crude oil ban gets first OK

    July 10, 2014

    A proposal to ban the loading of crude oil onto marine vessels received initial approval by the South Portland City Council in a Wednesday meeting that attracted nearly 500 people.

    July 10, 2014

  • First Wind appeals state's denial of wind project

    July 9, 2014

    Boston-based First Wind is appealing Maine's decision to deny a $100 million, 16-turbine wind project on Bowers Mountain after it was rejected by a citizen board last month.

    July 9, 2014

  • CMP drops controversial renewable energy fee

    July 8, 2014

    Central Maine Power Co. has withdrawn its controversial proposal to charge homeowners and businesses a “standby” fee for generating some of their own power with renewable energy sources.

    July 8, 2014

  • South Portland crude oil vote postponed

    July 8, 2014

    The South Portland City Council postponed its vote on a proposed crude oil restriction for vessels because of a larger-than-expected crowd that exceeded the meeting room’s capacity.

    July 8, 2014

  • The wind industry's relative youth means fewer traditional barriers for women in Maine

    Jon Marcus June 30, 2014

    Tourists visiting the Portland waterfront stop to watch the screeching seagulls coasting in the gentle wind.

    Jon Marcus June 30, 2014

  • Should Maine be smug about smog?

    Lori Valigra June 30, 2014

    Maine environmentalists say the state already is well positioned to meet the first national carbon emission limits, proposed by the U.S.

    Lori Valigra June 30, 2014

  • Businesses move forward to the future with reusable energy sources

    Laurie Schreiber June 30, 2014

    A century-old farmhouse, winsome llamas, a flock of chickens, rolling fields encircled by dense woods and distant mountains.

    Laurie Schreiber June 30, 2014

  • $1.3B LNG project would create new export capacity

    June 25, 2014

    Downeast LNG has altered its plan for a liquefied natural gas import terminal in Washington County to include capacity for export of natural gas to global markets.

    June 25, 2014

  • South Portland weighs crude oil ship restriction

    June 25, 2014

    The South Portland City Council is expected to consider a proposal to ban ships from loading crude oil in bulk — another mark in the city’s saga to beef up oil regulations.

    June 25, 2014

  • $100K awarded to promote bio-based manufacturing

    June 6, 2014

    The Environmental Health Strategy Center has received a $100,000 grant to develop and promote bio-based manufacturing in Maine as part of its “Plants to Products” initiative.

    June 6, 2014

  • Maine ahead of curve on new carbon pollution limits: experts

    Lori Valigra June 3, 2014

    Maine has been a leader in clean energy and efficiency, and will use an existing program to further cut greenhouse gas emissions to meet the first national carbon emission limit proposal — released yesterday by the U.S.

    Lori Valigra June 3, 2014

  • Maine firm testing underwater turbine in Alaska

    May 30, 2014

    Portland-based Ocean Renewable Power Co.

    May 30, 2014

  • Report: Portland way behind in solar adoption

    May 28, 2014

    A new report said Portland is way behind in adopting solar energy to generate electricity, prompting advocates to make a renewed push for better renewable energy policies.

    May 28, 2014

  • Official: new rules for trains carrying oil not enough

    May 15, 2014

    The director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency said new federal rules for trains shipping hazardous materials, such as crude oil, don’t go far enough.

    May 15, 2014

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Does cruise ship season help your business?
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Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.

This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.

But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.

When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.

More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy.

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