On April 10, FEMA set up a disaster recovery center in Harpswell to provide locals with financial relief from winter storm damage.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth boatyard receives federal funding for improvements
The nonprofit Sea Meadow Marine will receive $790,000 to upgrade its infrastructure as part of its mission to preserve the working waterfront.
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Posted inTimes Record
In wake of crippling coastal storms, panel looks to future of Midcoast working waterfronts
The panel, set for next Wednesday, will focus on waterfront recovery in communities impacted by severe weather.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mills makes formal requests for federal disaster relief from January storms
The state estimates that the storms caused $70.3 million in damage to roads, piers and other public infrastructure.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
January storms leave many working waterfronts in Maine adrift
Back-to-back natural disasters caused significant damage to Maine’s coastal infrastructure, leaving some wharf owners to wonder what it will take to rebuild and how they’ll pay for it.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine Beer Co. donates $30,000 to Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association for storm recovery
The funds will be used to help rebuild the working waterfront after the recent storms.
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Maine seaweed farming conference promotes sustainable growth
International experts share the best ways to promote the $6 billion global industry, including nearly 1 million pounds harvested from the Gulf of Maine.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Small towns get tool to help efforts to preserve working waterfronts
Harpswell plans to be among the users of a new inventory template to assess the economic impact of their marine industries.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth nonprofit preserves a piece of working waterfront
More than 30 small marine enterprises work out of the Sea Meadow Marine center, which also offers education programs and has plans for an eco-friendly expansion.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Sale of Portland’s historic Union Wharf to research institute is finalized
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute said in November that it would buy the wharf, which dates to the 18th century.