Category: Maine

New York Bought an Electric Ferry. The City Can’t Charge It.

The New York Times – Business:
Locations across the country want to launch electric ferries to cut carbon emissions, but there are challenges to the rollout.
Ahead of Tight Race, Trump Exempts Some Canadian Goods From Tariffs

The New York Times – Business:
The move was announced by Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican who faces a tough re-election fight amid rising prices.
A Maine General Store, Reimagined by a Jewelry Designer

The New York Times – T Magazine:
Plus: a brasserie in Copenhagen, Pop Art clothes and more recommendations from T Magazine.
6 Beaches With Refreshingly Cool Water

The New York Times – Travel:
In this sweltering summer, a cool dip might be just what you need. Here are beaches where the water will help you beat the heat.
A Maine Town, Once Dependent on a Paper Mill, Tries to Move On

The New York Times – Business:
For over a century, Madison Paper Industries was a small Maine town’s economic engine. A new owner moved in, but uncertainty persists.
The Fragile Hope for Salmon Recovery in Maine

The New York Times – Business:
A long-term project to remove or modify dams may clear the way for endangered wild Atlantic salmon to swim freely up to the Sandy River. But it faces opposition from business and lawmakers.
Vertical Farms Tried to Compete With Open Field Farming. It Isn’t Going Well.

The New York Times – Business:
The industry was a darling of the venture capital world 10 years ago. With many farms out of business, the remaining companies have scaled back.
Minimum Wage Rises in Some States as Workers Struggle with Basic Costs

This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.
Christmas Trappings: New England Swoons Over Lobster Pot Trees

The trees have become a sought-after backdrop for social media posts, holiday cards and even marriage proposals.
Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
A Maine Resort Town Feels the Pressure of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Wells, like many U.S. tourist spots that rely on foreign labor, is fearful of immigration raids. The local police department’s agreement to collaborate with federal agents only adds to the anxiety.
Slurping Toward Nirvana on the Maine Oyster Trail

Savoring all things fresh and briny while on a mission to visit all four of Maine’s oyster regions in just one long weekend.