Orono

“The Hermon plant has played an important role for us over the last decade, but our long-term direction is to stay focused on the core of what we do best,” said Sargent’s CEO.

Since 2011, the Local Catch Network has helped over 70 community-based seafood businesses across New England, Florida, Alaska, California and Puerto Rico.

Farm-level weather stations could help growers decide when to irrigate, spray and protect against frost. “That improves yields, decreases inputs and saves time during the most stressful parts of the season,” said the project lead.

A “large format” 3D printing company manufactures large objects such as boat molds and components. Another composites startup is advancing industrial production rates of a class of structural composite materials.

“Maine cannot afford to lose existing affordable homes faster than we can build new housing,” said Genesis’s executive director.

Total restaurant and foodservice sales are projected to reach $1.55 trillion, with more than 100,000 jobs added this year.

Albion-based Freedom's Edge Cider has merged with Dasch Seltzer, uniting two craft beverage companies. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Lobster reproduction and growth in changing environmental conditions and potential effects of offshore energy installations on seafloor habitats are among topics to be studied.

A timeline has not yet been set for the project, touted as a "catalyst" for the Orono school and the future of health care in Maine.

A defining technical challenge was the concrete closure pours which had to cure within 12 hours. The team used specialized quick-curing concrete and adapted methods to mix and place the material.