Marine industry
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PublishedJune 8, 2023
$30 million project will expand footprint, capacity of Bigelow research center in East Boothbay
The Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences says it will break ground this fall on a 25,000-square-foot building to accommodate a growing staff and add new capabilities for teaching and research.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2022
Seaweed industry divided over concerns about pace of growth in Maine
Potential environmental and economic impacts form the basis of a debate over how best to regulate kelp farming.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2022
Extreme heat, heavy rain, lawn runoff blamed for Brunswick clam die-off
Four acres of Brunswick clams died across several bays this summer, likely due to high temperatures, low tides and an algae bloom.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2022
Intertidal: Seagrass stewards protect ocean superheroes
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PublishedJune 29, 2022
Pot business budding at former Gorham tool plant
Leaf Labs has received a license to operate a growing facility for adult-use marijuana at the old Black and Decker Plant in the Gorham Industrial Park.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2021
With other cargo ports in chaos, Portland’s is sailing toward a record-breaking year
The city's International Marine Terminal is is busier than ever while other ports struggle to keep up during the pandemic.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2020
New blue economy program focuses on inclusivity
Bristol Seafoods has launched a mentoring program at the New England Ocean Cluster's facility on Commercial Street for underrepresented populations in the seafood industry.
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PublishedApril 8, 2020
Maine gets $2 million for marine economy plan
The federal grant will help develop a plan for growth and resiliency in the state's marine economy.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2019
Court upholds national monument designation off New England coast
Fishing groups objected to the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument because it restricts where they can fish.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2019
Proposed expansion of Yarmouth aquaculture lease on hold
Pushback from concerned residents is one reason the expansion is not moving forward.
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