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Gouldsboro seaweed farmer gets $650K to develop new cultivation systems
Staff April 15, 2022Springtide Seaweed will refine its nursery technologies to enable production of high-value nori and dulse red seaweed.
Staff April 15, 2022
York County sea farmer collaborates with Ocean Spray on product using 'upcycled' seed
Laurie Schreiber April 6, 2022Ocean Spray helped Atlantic Sea Farms think through its design of a new processing facility to work collaboratively on nutritional testing.
Laurie Schreiber April 6, 2022
Maine aquaculture leader steps onto national stage
Laurie Schreiber April 5, 2022Maine is viewed as a case study in how to do aquaculture right, says Sebastian Belle. National challenges include animal health, federal regulation, and cross-species and production method issues — all relevant to Maine growers.
Laurie Schreiber April 5, 2022
Unity College partners with international group to train staff in 'ocean justice'
Laurie Schreiber April 4, 2022The initiative comes at a time when many students no longer want to spend the time and money it takes to complete a baccalaureate program but seek career training.
Laurie Schreiber April 4, 2022
Mills announces $16M in pandemic relief for Maine seafood businesses
Renee Cordes Updated: April 1, 2022Eligible uses for funds from the Maine Seafood Dealer and Processors COVID-19 Response and Resilience Program include payroll costs and expenses and rent or mortgage payments.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 1, 2022Whole Oceans moves closer to Bucksport salmon farm construction
Jessica Hall March 31, 2022The company is moving forward with site preparation work for its facility to raise Atlantic salmon at the former Verso paper mill in Bucksport.
Jessica Hall March 31, 2022
FocusMaine's inaugural president will step down
Jessica Hall March 31, 2022FocusMaine, which seeks to spur job creation by investing in key industries, said President Kimberly Hamilton will step down July 1.
Jessica Hall March 31, 2022
Maine seeks further delay on new lobster gear rules
Renee Cordes March 31, 2022Citing supply chain issues, members of Maine's congressional delegation and Gov. Janet Mills are seeking an extra two months for lobstermen to implement the new rules.
Renee Cordes March 31, 2022
Lubec seesaws on whether to place freeze on large-scale salmon farming
Laurie Schreiber March 28, 2022The proposal responded to concerns around the potential for large finfish farms to expand into Maine. But Lubec residents have noted the contributions to the local economy by a current farmer.
Laurie Schreiber March 28, 2022
BIW design, technical workers ratify union contract
Jessica Hall March 23, 2022The new, four-year contract for 680 members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association calls for wage increases and other benefits.
Jessica Hall March 23, 2022
Lamoine to intervene in Frenchman Bay aquaculture application
Staff March 21, 2022Opponents say the proposal threatens local jobs in fishing and tourism and harm the environment. Advocates say large-scale farming of Atlantic salmon would help keep working waterfronts working as wild fisheries decline.
Staff March 21, 2022
FocusMaine report cites job growth and investment in three key Maine industries
Staff March 17, 2022Over the past four years, partnerships have created 800 jobs, supported over 160 companies, attracted new funding and engaged over 2,100 interns.
Staff March 17, 2022
Lobster fishery, coming off a record year, faces challenges ahead
Laurie Schreiber March 17, 2022Maine's lobster industry faces a range of challenges, including recruiting and retaining crew, higher costs, increased regulations and pressure on the remaining working waterfront, a new study shows.
Laurie Schreiber March 17, 2022
Eastport mustard mill-museum looks for new life with $2M renovation
Laurie Schreiber March 14, 2022Raye’s Mustard Mill, the last remaining stone-ground mustard mill in North America, already attracts visitors but now plans to invest in a museum building.
Laurie Schreiber March 14, 2022
100 lobstermen sign petition to quash proposed salmon farm in Frenchman Bay
Staff March 7, 2022The lobstermen's concerns include the potential for lost fishing ground, increased fishing pressure on adjacent grounds, lost gear, navigational conflicts and water pollution.
Staff March 7, 2022
Out of 2,600 applicants, 13 Mainers get licenses for elver harvesting this season
Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 7, 2022With the baby eels selling for $1,800 per pound in 2021, licenses are highly coveted. Each new license holder will receive a minimum of 4 pounds in the seasonal quota that's allowed.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 7, 2022
Today's Poll
Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
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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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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