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Opponents of Belfast salmon farm defeated in city election
William Hall November 7, 2018Plans for a $150 million land-based salmon aquaculture facility in Belfast appear to remain on track after opponents of the project were defeated Tuesday in elections for three seats on the six-person City Council.
William Hall November 7, 2018German shipping company fined for polluting Portland Harbor
Staff November 6, 2018A German shipping company, MST Mineralien Schiffahrt Spedition und Transport GmbH, has been ordered to pay a $3.2 million fine after pleading guilty Friday to federal charges that it deliberately discharged oily waste in Portland Harbor, and then
Staff November 6, 2018Harbor dredging in Kennebunkport to begin next year
Staff November 6, 2018The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will work next year with a private contractor to dredge sand and silt from Cape Porpoise Harbor, improving marine navigation off the eastern shore of Kennebunkport.
Staff November 6, 2018
The lobster emoji has landed, heralded as 'positive outcome for Maine'
Renee Cordes November 1, 2018Mainers, your lobster emoji has landed. It's now available on mobile devices updated with the latest operating system — in geek lingo, that's Apple i0S 12 and Google Android 9.0.
Renee Cordes November 1, 2018
Nordic Aquafarms’ $150M project faces key test in Belfast’s Tuesday elections
November 1, 2018Tuesday's local election in Belfast could play a decisive role in whether Norway-based Nordic Aquafarms proceeds with its $150 million Phase 1 investment in a state-of-the-art land-based aquaculture facility on a 40-acre site off Route 1.
November 1, 2018
Whole Oceans' founder steps down, new president named
Staff October 26, 2018Whole Oceans founder Rob Piasio has stepped down from his role as CEO, and the company has named its chief operating officer, Jason Mitchell, as president.
Staff October 26, 2018
UNE joins two Icelandic colleges in offering new ‘ocean food systems’ degree
Staff October 25, 2018The University of New England has signed an agreement with two Icelandic schools about collaborating on a new degree program in ocean food systems.
Staff October 25, 2018
Here's how $1.4M in NOAA grants will be used to help Maine's fishing industry
Laurie Schreiber October 24, 2018Sea lice infestation costs the salmon aquaculture industry an estimated at $15 million annually in the United States and $740 million globally — and remains the greatest barrier to continuing and expanding salmon aquaculture in the oceans.
Laurie Schreiber October 24, 2018
State rejects Kittery's request to delay decision on oyster farm expansion
Staff October 22, 2018The Maine Department of Marine Resources denied a request by the town of Kittery to delay its decision on a proposed expansion of an oyster farming operation by Spinney Creek Shellfish of Eliot.
Staff October 22, 2018Lobster wholesaler’s $1.5M embezzlement lawsuit adds new defendants
October 17, 2018A lawsuit by Saco-based lobster wholesaler Sea Salt, alleging that one of the business partners embezzled more than $1.5 million by shipping lobsters to a sham account and then reselling them, has moved to U.S. District Court in Portland.
October 17, 2018
Saint Joseph's contributes to research on improving survivability of shipped lobsters
Laurie Schreiber October 15, 2018An academic and industry collaboration is looking into ways to create an environment where a “soft shell lobster” can be turned into a more resilient and valuable “hard shell lobster” after it has been trapped.
Laurie Schreiber October 15, 2018
Midcoast Maine emerges as hub for launching land-based salmon-farm sector
Laurie Schreiber October 15, 2018Two of the world's largest land-based Atlantic salmon farms are slated for construction in Maine's midcoast region: Both are moving through the permitting process for phased buildout, and at full capacity will produce 80,000 tons of salmon per year
Laurie Schreiber October 15, 2018
Development projects taking shape in Rockland, Boothbay, Walpole
Renee Cordes October 15, 2018Maine's Midcoast is much more than a summer tourist destination as evidenced by continued businesses openings in downtown Rockland, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' $50-million drive to become a year-round draw in Boothbay and a $3 million wat
Renee Cordes October 15, 2018Builders of big boats hampered by lack of big engines
Staff October 12, 2018Builders of big lobster boats ranging up to 60 feet long are having trouble finding the engines the boats need.
Staff October 12, 2018
Tale of two coasts: Report details economic disparities in coastal communities
Laurie Schreiber September 28, 2018A new report from the Island Institute reveals that 10 Maine coastal communities with lowest incomes are in downeast Washington County while the 10 communities with highest incomes are in Cumberland, York and Sagadahoc counties.
Laurie Schreiber September 28, 2018
Lobstermen fear 2019 bait crisis due to herring quota cuts
Staff September 28, 2018Herring and lobster fishermen alike expressed concern that quota cuts and vessel restrictions in the herring fishery approved this week by the New England Fishery Management Council will hurt Maine's lobster fishery next season.
Staff September 28, 2018
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.
This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.
But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.
When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.
More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy,
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