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Mills urges feds to suspend whale protection rule that could cost Maine millions
Staff Updated: September 27, 2021Gov. Janet Mills called for suspension or delay of a rule that places a seasonal lobstering ban in some waters and imposes new gear marking and modification requirements. Costs and revenue losses for Maine are projected to be over $30 million.
Staff Updated: September 27, 2021Maine AG is looking for legal help as state pursues claims over hazardous chemicals
Staff September 22, 2021Attorney General Aaron M. Frey is soliciting proposals for assistance with cases involving polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Maine.
Staff September 22, 2021
Downeast conservation project expected to have economic benefits
Staff September 17, 2021A new conservation protection project in Hancock County is expected to provide both environmental and economic benefits to the region on 13,500 acres west of Cherryfield. The acquisition provides recreational opportunities and wildlife passage.
Staff September 17, 2021
First Katahdin Woods and Waters superintendent to retire
Staff September 14, 2021Established in 2016 by presidential proclamation, the 87,500-acre monument benefitted from a superintendent who brought a long history with the National Park Service. Five years ago, it was difficult to find the entrance. Today there are trails and
Staff September 14, 2021
Maine lobstermen hit with seasonal fishing ban in offshore waters
Laurie Schreiber September 1, 2021An estimated 62 fishermen from Stonington to Boothbay Harbor are expected to be affected by a 967-square-mile seasonal closure. Maine’s overall fleet is looking at a slew of gear modifications. In year one, fishermen could lose much as $20 million.
Laurie Schreiber September 1, 2021
Maine delegation deplores ‘hasty’ changes to whale rules affecting lobster fishery
Staff Updated: August 24, 2021Some gear marking schemes, along with bans on fishing in certain areas at certain times of year, will be costly for fishermen and unnecessary, said the delegation, which also advocated for "conservation equivalencies."
Staff Updated: August 24, 2021
Foster Holdings in Hampden receives federal funds to increase biofuel capacity
Staff August 23, 2021The company, perhaps best known for its R.H. Foster fueling stations and fuel trucks, will install two 6,500-gallon biodiesel storage tanks in Hampden to allow more biofuel sales.
Staff August 23, 2021Portland selects vendor for bike-share pilot program
Staff August 17, 2021The city of Portland has selected a Michigan-based company, Tandem Mobility, to plan and launch a pilot bike share program next June.
Staff August 17, 2021
A month after passage, Maine businesses are still unpacking new packaging law
Catie Joyce-Bulay August 13, 2021The state's Extended Producer Responsibility Law is a first in the nation, but it’s not a new idea. However, there are unknowns about its impact on businesses, which so far have had mixed reactions.
Catie Joyce-Bulay August 13, 2021
Boston investment firm buys 90,000 acres of Somerset County timberland
William Hall August 12, 2021A sister business of John Hancock Life Insurance has purchased the property for an undisclosed price, as part of the company's portfolio of climate-friendly investments.
William Hall August 12, 2021
Bangor developer aims to bring biorefinery, jobs to former Lincoln mill site
Staff Updated: August 2, 2021A biofuel called ethyl levulinate can be made from wood residue, waste paper or cardboard, municipal solid waste and food waste. The proposed biorefinery would produce locally sourced, renewable, carbon-neutral heating fuel.
Staff Updated: August 2, 2021
Clear Skies law in South Portland clears legal challenge after six years
Staff July 16, 2021Portland Pipe Line Corp. on Thursday dropped a ruling appeal in its 2015 suit to overturn the ordinance. The city had passed the law to prevent the company from piping crude oil out of Canada to oil-carrying ships in Maine.
Staff July 16, 2021
Bigelow Lab leads project to connect deep-sea research worldwide
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 15, 2021Humans have seen only about 1% of the sea floor, yet deep-sea minerals and other resources are generating startup industries there. A new global network will allow stakeholders to share information and decrease the potential for harm.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 15, 2021
State narrows location for proposed offshore wind turbines
Laurie Schreiber July 13, 2021The 16-square-mile site, south of Muscongus Bay, is proposed for installation of up to 12 floating wind turbines. The state’s preferred area was identified after meeting with stakeholders and is subject to further input. The federal leasing process
Laurie Schreiber July 13, 2021
New Husson program to train future state game wardens, conservation law officers
Renee Cordes Updated: July 9, 2021The Bangor-based school is launching a certificate program this fall in conservation law enforcement to train future state game wardens, federal wildlife officers and others in the profession.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 9, 2021
Brunswick rocket maker bluShift lands first commercial deal in 'new space'
Laurie Schreiber June 25, 2021The purchase represents at least 60 student payloads per launch, including test flights, suborbital launches and orbital launches. The deal signals “strong demand for affordable and frequent science payloads to space,” said bluShift’s founder.
Laurie Schreiber June 25, 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?
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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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