Farm succession planning can take years as older farmers aim to secure their retirement while keeping land in agriculture, and younger farmers search for opportunities.
The buyer of a Blue Hill garden center plans to expand his Orland brewery operation there while continuing the garden center. Eventual buildout of a taproom is envisioned.
The Rockland-based nonprofit works with 120 island and coastal communities to strengthen economies, enhance education and share information and resources.
It's anticipated that renewable power for all non-residential uses at the College of the Atlantic will be supplied along with the Deer Isle/Stonington School District, the town of Blue Hill and the Bangor Water District.Â
The Barncastle Hotel & Restaurant and a barn date to 1884. The inn has five guest rooms and suites, commons area, a 75-seat restaurant and an events space.
The facility is located less than one foot above the highest annual tide and has experienced trouble with outflow as pressure builds during high tides.