Despite some rain, Saturday’s event gave participants a window into the wider world of modern commercial fishing and aquaculture.
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Maine’s new cold storage facility is at the center of a legal battle over millions in unpaid bills
Several construction companies that helped build the refrigerated shipping warehouse in Portland say they are still waiting to be compensated.
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Working waterfronts from Kittery to Eastport to receive $21.2 million for storm recovery
Gov. Janet Mills announced that 68 Maine working waterfronts will get grants of up to $2 million apiece to aid recovery from catastrophic winter storms.
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Maine to spend $25 million to rebuild waterfront after devastating winter storms
Applications for funding are now available to repair and rebuild working waterfront areas damaged by the storms.
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Tensions on Peaks Island: A road that never existed leads to fear about public access
A strip of land off Ryefield Street – a so-called paper street – has been the site of weddings, afternoon picnics and play dates for decades. But one island family has filed an ownership claim that others worry could cut the public off.
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Bowdoinham building a new boat launch
Construction on a boat launch on the Cathance River begins this week.
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Intertidal: Summer is an opportunity for students to get to know the Midcoast waterfront
Brunswick’s schools are officially out for the summer. As kids get away from their computers, they are likely to be spending more time outdoors. Brunswick is home to many different habitats, from its woodsy spots to its coasts. Our waterfront is a unique feature that is important to the town’s economy, culture and recreation. Yet […]
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Nature Restored: Paddling the Presumpscot to Westbrook
The city of Westbrook recently bought several acres along the river to expand public access and help further restore the heart of the community.
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Portland City Council approves sale of Thames Street lot despite price, housing concerns
Plans filed with the city call for the development of an office building to be occupied by Wex Inc. at the site, which is located adjacent to Wex headquarters at 1 Hancock St.
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Crowds explore Portland’s piers and wharves as they ‘Walk the Working Waterfront’
Numerous people turned out for the seventh annual tour along Commercial Street, where they learned about the businesses, organizations and people that are key to the city’s vibrant ocean economy.