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Conservation deal will protect 6,000 acres of working forest in Aroostook County
Staff November 28, 2022The acreage will ultimately go to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, as the department’s largest-ever acquisition, enhancing outdoor recreation.
Staff November 28, 2022
Industry decries Whole Foods suspension of lobster sales
Laurie Schreiber November 23, 2022The impending suspension of sustainability certification is based on flaws with a regulatory plan issued by a federal agency, industry leaders said.
Laurie Schreiber November 23, 2022
Bethel’s vision for trail progresses with $930K deal for woodlands
Laurie Schreiber November 22, 2022The acquisition of 532 acres boosts a longstanding community vision for a trail system that will connect Sunday River through Bethel to Mt. Abram.
Laurie Schreiber November 22, 2022
Lobstermen: Loss of sustainability label will impact sales
Laurie Schreiber November 17, 2022The Marine Stewardship Council plans to take action to suspend the sustainable certification Dec. 15. Certification is required by some large seafood buyers, so the suspension could affect lobstermen’s ability to sell their catch.
Laurie Schreiber November 17, 2022
Loring base eyed for production of synthetic jet fuel
Peter Van Allen November 14, 2022Washington, D.C.-based DG Fuels LLC said up to 650 jobs could be created. Groundbreaking is planned for summer 2024, with a 2027 opening.
Peter Van Allen November 14, 2022
$1M gift to conservation group to fund marsh protection
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 4, 2022The donation is one of the largest of its type in Maine history. Climate change and development pressure on parts of the coastline increases the urgency. Saltmarsh protection aids a “blue carbon” strategy that prevents carbon from being released
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 4, 2022
Another bank steps up to support Maine Lobstermen’s Association
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 31, 2022In just over a week, two Maine banks committed more than $500,000 to help the lobster industry’s efforts to protect both the industry and endangered whales.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 31, 2022
For one Maine college, it's easy being green
Laurie Schreiber October 28, 2022The campus at College of the Atlantic includes a passive house academic center and dormitory featuring mass-timber construction, wood-fiber insulation and sustainable energy.
Laurie Schreiber October 28, 2022
Support surfaces for troubled lobster industry
Laurie Schreiber October 27, 2022A donation to Save Maine Lobstermen by Machias Savings Bank comes after a federal court agreed to expedite an appeal to reverse a plan that could close the industry.
Laurie Schreiber October 27, 2022
Resist, accept or direct? Climate change scientist to study adaptation strategies in Acadia
Laurie Schreiber October 19, 2022A new resist-accept-redirect framework is designed to help evaluate climate change adaptation strategies.
Laurie Schreiber October 19, 2022
Penobscot River mercury cleanup will cost at least $187 million
Laurie Schreiber October 12, 2022The settlement follows multiple studies and will include removing contaminated sediment and 30 to 45 years of monitoring.
Laurie Schreiber October 12, 2022
Lobstermen to feds: Accelerated whale plan ‘devastating’ to communities
Laurie Schreiber September 30, 2022An accelerated timeline with a 90% risk reduction target will wipe out the fishery, fishermen said. “There’s only so many greeters at Walmart,” said one industry leader.
Laurie Schreiber September 30, 2022
Contractor shortages, increased costs push out fundraising goals for midcoast farms
Laurie Schreiber September 27, 2022The goal of the $3 million campaign is to provide critical new infrastructure and equipment. But there were challenges in attracting bids and securing a contractor.
Laurie Schreiber September 27, 2022
With Common Ground fair kicking off, food producers announce plans for PFAS relief fund
Laurie Schreiber September 22, 2022Money will go toward testing, short-term income replacement, and infrastructure adaptations to help PFAS-impacted farms remain viable.
Laurie Schreiber September 22, 2022
Lobster association appeals court decision favoring federal whale plan
Staff September 19, 2022“There has never been a known right whale mortality associated with Maine lobster gear,” said one industry leader.
Staff September 19, 2022
First-ever lobster supply chain CO2 study shows lower emissions than other proteins
Laurie Schreiber September 16, 2022The study shows the supply chain starts with a product that’s more carbon-friendly than land-based proteins.
Laurie Schreiber September 16, 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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