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Fisheries & Marine
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‘Next-gen’ tech or industrial destruction? Salmon farm proposal advances, but groups protest
June 1, 2021An application to lease two sites in Frenchman Bay for a closed pen aquafarm could result in production of 66 million pounds of salmon annually. But Maine’s coast shouldn’t be “a guinea pig” for “unproven” technology, said one local group.
June 1, 2021
‘Troubling’ impact on lobster fishery seen in federal study of right whale population
May 28, 2021Lobster fishermen face major changes in the way they fish over the coming decade. “The lobster fishery as we know it will not exist if this is fully implemented,” said one industry leader.
May 28, 2021
A shot of J&J and a cuppa joe: Portland diner serves up vaccine, comfort food
Updated: May 28, 2021Mass vaccination sites are closing, but smaller pop-up ones continue to inoculate Mainers against COVID-19. Becky's Diner, a popular waterfront eatery, is hosting a clinic next week.
Updated: May 28, 2021
Unique ‘dive-in theater,’ long in Bar Harbor, moves to Eastport
Updated: May 24, 2021The passenger-boat attraction offers a look at underwater life via real-time video fed to an onboard projector. Eastport’s waters are abundant with marine life, including more sharks.
Updated: May 24, 2021
Gardiner downtown plan will focus on economic growth, climate change
May 18, 2021The city, along with several partners, is using a Coastal Communities grant awarded by the state last fall to launch the process for a 10-year plan focused on downtown growth, sustainability and adaption to climate change.
May 18, 2021
Hot wheels: Maine food trucks are growing in numbers, varieties
Updated: May 17, 2021The boom in the mobile eateries is far from fleeting, even as traditional dining establishments open back up and remote working keeps people out of downtown offices.
Updated: May 17, 2021
Across Maine, small businesses keep their cool while the pandemic rages on
Updated: May 17, 2021From Machias to Cape Elizabeth, six small businesses have been holding their own during the past year, the owners tell Mainebiz. Some are doing even better than that.
Updated: May 17, 2021
Maine business groups unveil Equity in Internships Program for BIPOC students
Updated: May 14, 2021The Equity in Internships Program, launched by MaineFocus and Maine Educate with funding from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, aims to build on the success of the Maine Career Catalyst summer internship program.
Updated: May 14, 2021
Century-old Bar Harbor breakwater gets OK for federal overhaul
May 12, 2021Construction stopped in 1917. A portion wasn’t built to its designed height, but the structure was deemed effective. Today’s sea level rise thwarts that notion, however, and so the project will increase the height of the breakwater.
May 12, 2021
State bill would tackle development pressures along Maine coast
May 6, 2021A proposed salmon farm in Frenchman Bay is part of the reason for the bill, especially given an escalation of demands on the water’s use, said supporters. But opponents said the bill is about gated communities and gentrification.
May 6, 2021
‘Split the Seafood Bill’ campaign quickly nets $33K for Maine restaurants
April 29, 2021A campaign to drive seafood orders at Maine restaurants drew over 20 restaurants and over 500 diners who participated on the days of the promotion. The campaign boosted sales and provided visibility for both the seafood and the restaurant industries.
April 29, 2021
National seafood intel to offer competitive advantage for Maine businesses
April 29, 2021In part due to impacts of the pandemic, seafood businesses are seeking to expand out-of-region sales. National data identifies markets outside of Maine and New England most likely to provide outlets for the purchase of Maine’s seafood products.
April 29, 2021
Maine homes in on offshore wind site, but fishermen’s protests continue
April 28, 2021Fishery regulators are trying to identify potential offshore wind sites with least impact to the fisheries. “I am dead set against this,” one lobster industry leader said about a proposed wind development off Maine’s southern coast.
April 28, 2021
Marketing group partners with Kennebunkport hotel to promote Maine lobster
Updated: April 23, 2021The goal is to generate positive crustacean coverage and “to educate people about the Maine lobster fishery and to inspire them to eat more lobster,” said the industry group’s chief.
Updated: April 23, 2021
Industrial salmon farm proposal for Frenchman Bay draws local fire
April 22, 2021An official with Acadia National Park said the park is “very concerned” about the project and plans to weigh in during the permitting process. “I think proximity to Acadia is going to be a key piece to defeating this,” said one speaker.
April 22, 2021
Maine fishing industry gears up to protest pace of wind development
Updated: April 22, 2021A fishing industry coalition is asking the Governor's Energy Office to complete an offshore wind “road map” before bringing a large-scale project to the Gulf of Maine. An offshore wind developer said the project will help meet Maine’s climate goals.
Updated: April 22, 2021
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