Lincoln County

Energy & Utilities

Developer of affordable, ‘net zero’ homes teams with prefab maker on third build

The Trenton home is Zero Energy’s first modular build, prefabricated at Knickerbocker’s Wiscasset facility with installations such as cabinetry, drywall and flooring.

Aging population

US News lists five Maine senior living centers among best

U.S. News & World Report evaluated some 15,000 nursing homes nationwide, assessing both short-term and long-term care models.

Economy

Bigelow Lab looks to create ‘blue’ biotechnology businesses and jobs

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is an East Boothbay nonprofit research institute focused on global ocean health.

Cannabis

Maine issues cannabis recall for adult-use vape cartridges

The recalled products are Yani adult-use vape cartridges of the strain Watermelon Chimera, the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy said.

Made in Maine

🔒Made in Maine: A Swedish maker of wound-care products to expand Maine production

Mölnlycke Health Care, which plans a major expansion of its Brunswick Landing factory, makes a range of wound-care products.

Higher education

The tide waits for no one: Midcoast’s Bigelow Lab invests in ocean research

The center includes the latest laboratory facilities, dedicated teaching labs and classrooms and a 300-seat forum that will become a hub for community outreach and scientific collaboration.

Agriculture

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens plans $32M expansion

The Edward and Gwendolyn Asplundh Horticulture and Plant Science Center will add 40,000 square feet of labs and offices along with additional greenhouses and growing spaces.

Banking & Finance

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 11, 2025

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, law firms, nonprofits, health care institutions, credit unions and professional services firms in Maine.

Food production

Friday Food Insider: It’s National Farmers’ Market Week and Maine features a range of pop-up events

Several Maine farmers’ markets will have special events for National Farmers' Market Week, which starts Sunday.

Higher education

‘First ship’ nonprofit’s new director brings deep draft of maritime experience

Maine’s First Ship is at “a pivotal transitional place” as it creates programming for the reconstruction of the 1607 sailing ship Virginia, said the nonprofit’s new director.

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