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Made in Maine: Kelp for skin care? This Kittery startup has a formula
Updated: February 10, 2025Although kelp is primarily known as a specialty food and dietary supplement, Cold Current instead uses its farmed kelp to create skin care products.
Updated: February 10, 2025
Maine aquaculture training program to receive climate-related grant
February 3, 2025Maine aquaculture operations produce more than 25 species of finfish, shellfish and sea vegetable — more than any other U.S. state, according to the Maine Aquaculture Association.
February 3, 2025
Browne Trading Co. expands with three new investment partners
January 30, 2025Browne Trading Co., a Portland-based seafood and caviar merchant, has added three new investment partners.
January 30, 2025
After years of legal battles, Nordic Aquafarms drops proposal for Belfast salmon farm
January 28, 2025Despite being fully permitted, the project hinged on a strip of beach needed to connect the plant to the sea.
January 28, 2025
Biddeford kelp company raises $3.8M, announces leadership transition
January 16, 2025Briana Warner is stepping down as CEO of Atlantic Sea Farms but will stay involved as a strategic advisor.
January 16, 2025
Maine lobster union reaches $5M settlement with former CEO
January 8, 2025Lobster 207, a co-op formed by the Maine Lobstering Union, emerged with a settlement of more than a $5 million in its favor after five years of litigation against a former CEO.
January 8, 2025
Cape Cod-based boat retailer opens its first Maine location
January 7, 2025With expansion across New England, Oyster Harbors Marine sets up shop in York.
January 7, 2025
Maine seaweed and grain processors awarded $1M in federal funding
Updated: December 23, 2024From more milling capacity and increased storage to a seaweed powder mill and automated production lines, agriculture and aquaculture continue to play a big role in the economy.
Updated: December 23, 2024
Kittery startup awarded producer grant to develop skin care products using kelp
December 11, 2024A value-added producer grant will assist with development of business and marketing plans and ways to efficiently increase production.
December 11, 2024
As storms worsen, property owners are having mixed success with their insurance options
November 26, 2024Paying for climate-resilient infrastructure repairs and rebuilds along coastal and inland waterways are a critical topic at the local and state levels in the face of worsening storms.
November 26, 2024
After growing its skincare business via social media, Portland startup is growing its product line
November 21, 2024With the help of TikTok, Marin Skincare has been building awareness of its lobster-derived lotions and lip treatments. Now the company is expanding its product line, with a holiday theme.
November 21, 2024
As storms worsen, Maine needs to beef up infrastructure — but how?
November 13, 2024Work is underway to improve the state’s response, recovery and rebuilding from extreme storms.
November 13, 2024
At last, $25M Portland Harbor dredging project gets underway next month
November 13, 2024The project will finally tackle a problem plaguing Portland Harbor for decades: less and less berthing space for vessels because of sediment that has built up over the years.
November 13, 2024
Downeast marine lab launches $4M capital campaign for housing, operations
Updated: November 12, 2024The Downeast Institute, which began in 1987, recently lost two promising new researchers because they were unable to find affordable housing.
Updated: November 12, 2024
Island Institute's new director of climate and community brings over 25 years of experience
November 11, 2024The Rockland nonprofit, which works to sustain Maine’s island and coastal communities, has hired Jessica Reilly-Moman as director of the Center for Climate and Community.
November 11, 2024
Canadian company with Maine ties teams up on purchase of Peruvian anchovy business
November 11, 2024Copeinca holds Peru’s largest quota for the anchovy species anchoveta. Cooke Inc., which has a large presence in Maine, says the acquisition will strengthen the company's marine ingredients business.
November 11, 2024
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