In 2017, fisherman landed only 79,816 pounds of cod in Maine. According to the Press Herald, overfishing and the warming of the oceans are significant factors in the decline of the fish stocks.
Redevelopment of Portland's eastern waterfront to go out to public bid
The $17 million project, to include high end shops, a private marina, residences and a hotel, is set to receive $1.5 million in federal funding.
Op Ed: Take action on climate change for the lobsters
Great op ed piece in the Press Herald yesterday by Madeline Fenderson and Jacob Goldstein.
What will Portland do if the CAT leaves?
The city, it seems, has plans. Check out the Press Herald article.
Letter to the Editor: Lessons from Portland's cold storage saga
Tom Robinson suggests some takeaways from the city's experience navigating a project with Americold.
What happens in Bar Harbor may affect Portland...
Project at Portland's Ocean Terminal on hold? What is going to happen with the Cat ferry?
Portland city manager wants to hold plans to see what's going to happen in Bar Harbor after sale of ferry terminal.
Op Ed: Still a strong case for cold storage
The Press Herald editorial board weighs in.
https://www.pressherald.com/2018/06/26/our-view-still-a-strong-case-for-cold-storage-in-portland/
Americold abandons plans for Portland cold storage
After uncertainty about approvals and the future of foreign trade, Americold is backing out of its plans to build a cold storage facility on Portland's waterfront:
https://www.pressherald.com/2018/06/25/americold-abandons-plan-to-build-cold-storage-building-on-portland-waterfront/
Opinion: Shortsighted policy on wind energy
Press Herald says state needs a governor with the vision and patience to build an ocean wind industry.
Offshore wind jobs
https://www.pressherald.com/2018/06/09/report-maine-poised-to-reap-new-jobs-from-offshore-wind/