Boothbay

Co-hosted by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and Hatch Blue, with support from the Maine Technology Institute, the event is designed to accelerate the translation of ocean research into commercial opportunities.

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

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.

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.

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

The Harold Alfond Center for Ocean Education and Innovation provides space to broaden business innovation, applied research and education programs and accommodate a growing staff.

A nonprofit development group is creating a new housing neighborhood in Boothbay, designed to be affordable to the area's workforce.

Knickerbocker Group, a designer and builder of high-end homes and commercial spaces, has promoted Marta Peters to chief financial officer.

Mainebiz spoke with Maine leaders about today’s banking environment, customer preferences and bank strategy. Here’s what they had to say.

Algae-based products and services are part of a rapidly expanding “blue economy” that can provide opportunities for socially conscious startups.