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New report finds threats to Maine working waterfronts, proposes solutions
Staff Updated: November 29, 2021Maine's working waterfronts are under threat from pressures such as climate change and rising real estate costs, according to a new report from the Island Institute. The report proposes a comprehensive approach to preserve access.
Staff Updated: November 29, 2021
10 Casco Bay communities work to mitigate flooding caused by the climate crisis
Staff November 23, 2021The two-year project aims to engage people whose livelihoods are affected by coastal flooding and help community volunteers, municipal staff, elected officials and community leaders plan for nature-based solutions to flooding.
Staff November 23, 2021
USDA invests $177K to support community infrastructure in rural Maine
Staff November 22, 2021From repairing a rural library to expanding a food pantry to upgrading other essential and important facilities, the federal funds are designed to improve the quality of life for residents in these Maine communities.
Staff November 22, 2021
Bayside, Mechanics' Hall among Greater Portland Landmarks' 'Places in Peril'
Staff November 22, 2021Properties that help define the Portland area's culture and history are going without maintenance or being demolished, putting the sites and entire neighborhoods at risk, according to Greater Portland Landmarks.
Staff November 22, 2021
Industry, politicians deplore reinstatement of lobster fishing closure
Staff November 18, 2021The sudden closure is expected to cause significant economic hardship for Maine’s lobster industry, costing hundreds of fishermen millions of dollars during the lucrative late fall and winter months.
Staff November 18, 2021
Despite setback in court, lobstering trade group launches $10M campaign to fight regulations
Staff November 17, 2021The Maine Lobstermen's Association launched a fundraising campaign to fight new regulations the group says will decimate the industry. Meanwhile, a court ruling reinstated a seasonal fishing ban across a large swath of offshore waters.
Staff November 17, 2021
Proposal would create four-season event venue in Oxford County
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 12, 2021An investor group with local roots is hoping to create a year-round venue in Oxford County. The lakefront complex would have space for concerts, festivals and other events, as well as offering recreation and hosting a brewery and taproom.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 12, 2021
American Aquafarms CEO talks about industry's future as wild marine stocks decline
Laurie Schreiber November 8, 2021As the wild fisheries decline in the Gulf of Maine, large-scale aquaculture would create jobs for future generations and help reduce imports from abroad, says the new CEO.
Laurie Schreiber November 8, 2021
Friends of Acadia CEO to step down after 10-year tenure
Staff November 2, 2021As Acadia National Park faces challenges including climate change and congestion, nonprofit Friends of Acadia has helped the park tackle related issues including conservation, transportation and resilience.
Staff November 2, 2021
Critics of proposed Frenchman Bay salmon farm say it would pollute waters with fish waste
Staff Updated: November 1, 2021Circulation models by academic oceanographers predict that fish waste could stay in the bay. But the company’s new CEO last week said the operation would produce healthy fish without impacting the seabed.
Staff Updated: November 1, 2021
Electric avenue: Mirroring US trend, Maine move to electric cars picks up pace
Renee Cordes Updated: November 1, 2021Electric vehicles are still a novelty in Maine, but making up an ever-bigger slice of the state’s car market. And Maine automotive businesses, policymakers and consumers are changing the way they think about EVs.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 1, 2021
Maine's lobstering industry wins temporary halt to offshore fishing ban
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 18, 2021The federal government says the area that would be closed is a seasonal route for the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Industry advocates say the closure and other new rules will endanger the lobster fishery.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 18, 2021
Real estate across Maine is at risk of being flooded out, and new study pinpoints where
William Hall October 14, 2021A property-by-property report shows which Maine towns, cities and counties face the highest risk of serious flooding. Some are far from the Maine coastline.
William Hall October 14, 2021
Island Institute’s new head lays out long-term sustainability goal
Renee Cordes Updated: October 18, 2021The president of the Rockland-based nonprofit has set an ambitious 10-year goal: helping Maine's maritime economy fight against climate change by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 18, 2021
Brunswick rocket-maker bluShift teases launch location on Downeast island
Laurie Schreiber October 7, 2021The goal is to complete construction of infrastructure on the island, off the Washington County coast, in time for a rocket launch next summer. Other locations have been identified for mission control and antenna arrays.
Laurie Schreiber October 7, 2021
Maine lobster industry groups sue feds over plan to protect right whales
Staff Updated: September 28, 2021The complaints say the plan is based on flawed data and fails to account for the positive impact of conservation measures already adopted by Maine’s lobster fishery. Federal regulators are "targeting Maine lobstermen because it is easy,” said an
Staff Updated: September 28, 2021
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?
The Giving Guide
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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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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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