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Article: Ferry's fare hike hits rough seas ; The proposed overall rate increase of 14 percent, which retains a 'temporary' surcharge, has board members and riders questioning Casco Bay Lines' finances.
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- Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME)
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- February 27, 2009
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KELLEY BOUCHARD By KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
02-27-2009
Ferry's fare hike hits rough seas ; The proposed overall rate increase of 14 percent, which retains a 'temporary' surcharge, has board members and riders questioning Casco Bay Lines' finances.
Byline: KELLEY BOUCHARD By KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer
Edition: Final
Section: Front
Type: Cover Story
PORTLAND --
Casco Bay Lines officials are talking about increasing passenger fares as much as 14 percent overall to cover rising costs, ferry officials said Thursday.
Questions about the actual impact of and need for fare increases have resurrected concerns about a lack of public trust and good management at the ...