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A trust banks groundfish and scallop quotas for Maine fishermen
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 8, 2025The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association in Brunswick and the Maine chapter of the Nature Conservancy said the Fisheries Trust of Maine is designed to ensure that there are permits and quotas available for fishermen to lease.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 8, 2025
Casco Bay municipalities get help in making waterfront planning decisions
Laurie Schreiber March 28, 2025Greater Portland Council of Governments upgraded information to help Casco Bay municipalities, harbormasters, aquaculture farmers and coastal stakeholders manage nearshore resources more effectively.
Laurie Schreiber March 28, 2025
Maine poised to leverage ‘blue economy’ opportunities, despite obstacles
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 1, 2025Maine has a long history of sustainable use of its ocean and coastal resources. But the state’s efforts to support ocean-related industries have been “disorganized.”
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 1, 2025
After 22 years, Portland Boat Show gets a new owner
Tina Fischer March 27, 2025The long-running Portland Boat Show has transitioned to new owners. The Portland Sports Complex on Warren Avenue will continue to host the annual event.
Tina Fischer March 27, 2025
Kelp burgers, seaweed-infused chocolate? Welcome to North America’s largest seaweed food fest
Laurie Schreiber March 26, 2025Maine leads the nation in seaweed farming; one million pounds of kelp were harvested last spring. Seaweed Week is the largest seaweed food and drink festival in North America.
Laurie Schreiber March 26, 2025
Maine seafood brands shine at Boston B2B event
Renee Cordes Updated: March 25, 2025The Maine Seafood Reception, held in conjunction with the Seafood Expo North America, drew more than 200 industry attendees from across the United States.
Renee Cordes Updated: March 25, 2025
Business Leaders: Deborah Bronk steers Bigelow Lab expansion to boost reach, programming
Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 24, 2025Deborah Bronk is leading Bigelow Lab's expansion with the upcoming opening of its $31 million, 25,000-square-foot Center for Ocean Education and Innovation, to support expanded programming and solutions-focused science.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 24, 2025
Coalition launches education campaign to support Maine aquaculture industry
Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 17, 2025The goal is to provide education around farmed seafood’s contributions to Maine and the regulations governing it.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 17, 2025
With retirement on the horizon, director of Downeast Institute reflects on a decade of change
Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 5, 2025The goal is to find a successor with the background and ability to take the institute to the next level. “We have so much potential and so much lined up to help us grow.”
Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 5, 2025
Maine Sea Grant loses federal funding, sparking concern about coastal communities, fisheries
Laurie Schreiber March 2, 2025“Every fishing town in Maine will be affected by this shutdown,” said one fisherman. The program supports marine and coastal research, education and outreach.
Laurie Schreiber March 2, 2025
Maine lobster catch hits a 6-year low in 2024
Laurie Schreiber March 2, 2025While lobster supply again declined, the price paid to lobstermen was a the second-highest on record.
Laurie Schreiber March 2, 2025
Maine's former USDA Rural Development director takes post at a Portland nonprofit
Alexis Wells February 27, 2025The Gulf of Maine Research Institute has hired Rhiannon Hampson as vice president for economic development.
Alexis Wells February 27, 2025
Mills' pick to lead Marine Resources comes from within department
Laurie Schreiber February 27, 2025Carl Wilson has been a fisheries scientist and lead lobster biologist at the department for 26 years. The nomination goes to the Legislature for consideration.
Laurie Schreiber February 27, 2025
Commissioner of Maine Department of Marine Resources set to retire
Laurie Schreiber February 19, 2025Patrick Keliher, who was appointed to lead DMR in 2012, will retire on March 14.
Laurie Schreiber February 19, 2025
Made in Maine: Kelp for skin care? This Kittery startup has a formula
Laurie Schreiber 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.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 10, 2025
Maine aquaculture training program to receive climate-related grant
Laurie Schreiber 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.
Laurie Schreiber February 3, 2025
Today's Poll
Portland is home to four professional sports teams — the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox; the G-League's Maine Celtics, an affiliate of the Boston Celtics; the Maine Mariners, an ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins; and the Portland Hearts of Pine, which is in USL League One.
In October 2024, the Sports Business Journal named Portland the best U.S. city for minor league sports.
In the past year, Maine's teams have been getting some upgrades.
The Portland Sea Dogs opened a new, state-of-the-art $10 million training facility and clubhouse at Hadlock Field. The Portland Hearts of Pine launched their inaugural season in 2025, playing to consistently sold-out crowds from the very first game and reaching the semifinals in November. And now the Maine Mariners plan to build a new practice rink at the Downs in Scarborough.
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