News of Maine's Coast and Islands
They often return to the surface and lay on their side, basking in the sun…
Wanda Curtis
Media
Citing safety concerns and the need to comply with federal regulations, the Maine State Ferry Service has adopted changes in policy and schedule.
Tom Groening
“If we can get a base of educated diggers, we’re going to be able to manage the resource more intricately.” —Dan Devereaux
If you were Josh Rogers’ childhood friend, you probably were offered dried dulse instead of Doritos chips for a snack.
Stephanie Bouchard
“We’re talking 300 percent faster regeneration.”
—Dr. Kevin Strange
Without a doubt, aquaculture is a major growth industry in the state. And it is not just about finfish. Shellfish and seaweed farming are on the rise.
Susie Arnold, Ph.D.
During drought, there is less fresh water to meet the salt…
Catherine Schmitt
The Gulf of Maine is one of the fastest-warming ocean ecosystems on the planet, according to scientists at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.
Staff Writer
To a Matinicus resident, Bajupa was more than just a way to move bait and lobster between the island and the mainland.