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Maine will explore 'ropeless' lobstering gear with help of $5M in grants

William Hall November 28, 2023

Funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will help the state develop lobstering technology that eliminates the use of vertical lines, which can endanger North Atlantic right whales.

William Hall November 28, 2023
Portland startup Marin Skincare launches lobster-based lip treatment

Alexis Wells November 20, 2023

Founded out of the University of Maine Lobster Institute, Marin Skincare's first product was a body lotion that helps treat dry, aggravated skin associated with eczema, psoriasis and other dermatitis conditions.

Alexis Wells November 20, 2023
Maine to spend $400K on studying how offshore wind power might affect fisheries

Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 15, 2023

A request for proposals, issued Nov. 8, is based on priorities identified by the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium, an assembly of fisheries, wildlife and marine science and industry experts advising the state’s offshore wind research.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 15, 2023
5 Portland businesses to be honored by city in return of annual awards

William Hall November 9, 2023

The city of Portland's Annual Business Awards will return next week after a four-year hiatus. Winners range from a nonprofit to one of the state's largest health care providers.

William Hall November 9, 2023
Maine business accelerator will launch for ‘blue economy’ startups using AI

Laurie Schreiber October 31, 2023

Artificial intelligence can help analyze vast datasets, optimize resource management and predict environmental changes. Ocean applications include seafood tracing, carbon reduction and energy production.

Laurie Schreiber October 31, 2023
As lobster industry looks to reduce danger to right whales, their decline may be slowing

Laurie Schreiber October 25, 2023

The North Atlantic right whale still faces significant ongoing threats from human activities, including fishing gear entanglement. Development of 'ropeless gear' may help reduce the danger.

Laurie Schreiber October 25, 2023
Amid financial losses, Portland Fish Exchange may fold into pier authority

William Hall October 23, 2023

The exchange, which functions as an auction house for landings of southern Maine groundfish, has already had to turn to the Portland Fish Authority for financial help.

William Hall October 23, 2023
Feds chart Gulf of Maine waters for offshore wind power, avoiding key fishing grounds

William Hall October 20, 2023

The proposed area for wind-power turbines covers 3.5 million acres of ocean, lying 23 to 120 miles off the coast of Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

William Hall October 20, 2023
From spirits to shellfish: 4-day foodie fest opens in Portland

Renee Cordes Updated: October 25, 2023

Harvest on the Harbor, which takes place from Wednesday through Sunday, kicks off Wednesday evening with an event featuring Maine-made spirits and food pairings from local vendors.

Renee Cordes Updated: October 25, 2023
Newly named research vessel splashes at Southern Maine Community College

Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 11, 2023

With capabilities such as sonar mapping and acoustic fish detection, the Charlie Hall will help prepare students for careers such as marine biology, environmental consulting and aquaculture.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 11, 2023
Hannaford, GMRI team up to create seafood guide for New Mainers

Alexis Wells October 5, 2023

Customers who have immigrated to Maine often don't 'relate' to the fresh seafood they see in stores, a Hannaford merchandiser said. The new guide may help change that.

Alexis Wells October 5, 2023
‘Lobster and Maine are synonymous’: The industry navigates a raft of challenges

Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 2, 2023

A Maine State Chamber of Commerce webinar examined the status of the fishery, including the threats it continues to face. In 2022, Maine's lobster catch was valued at $388.5 million — making it by far the state’s most significant seafood revenue

Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 2, 2023
40 Under 40: Fisheries advocate Ben Martens looks to preserve local control of seafood

Updated: October 2, 2023

Ben Martens helped grow the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association from the vision fishermen had in a bait shed into an impactful organization fighting for the future of Maine’s working waterfront.

Updated: October 2, 2023
40 Under 40: Alicia Gaiero captains an oyster farm on the Maine coast

Updated: October 2, 2023

Alicia Gaiero is the founder and captain of Nauti Sisters Sea Farm and East Coast Aquaculture Consulting.

Updated: October 2, 2023
40 Under 40: Lady Shuckers founder Libby Davis creates market for oysters, and their shells

Updated: October 2, 2023

Libby Davis is founder and CEO of Lady Shuckers, an oyster purveyor.

Updated: October 2, 2023
Offal and shells: Report says waste from seafood processing can create new revenue streams

Laurie Schreiber September 28, 2023

Mussel shells are already being used for driveway surfacing. Waste from seafood processing is being repurposed for additional revenue streams. There’s opportunity for more.

Laurie Schreiber September 28, 2023

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With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.

Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.

Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?

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