Working waterfronts from Kittery to Eastport to receive $21.2 million for storm recovery

Gov. Janet Mills announced that 68 Maine working waterfronts will get grants of up to $2 million apiece to aid recovery from catastrophic winter storms.

Tensions on Peaks Island: A road that never existed leads to fear about public access

A strip of land off Ryefield Street – a so-called paper street – has been the site of weddings, afternoon picnics and play dates for decades. But one island family has filed an ownership claim that others worry could cut the public off.

Portland’s historic Union Wharf being sold, preserved for maritime use

Fishermen and city officials praise the agreement between the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and the Poole family, saying the organization is securing the future of the commercial pier.

Feds again deny request for money to pay for Portland Harbor dredging

Harbor interests have been seeking federal money to help pay for dredging around the piers and wharves for 3 decades.

Marine engineering firm expands to Portland waterfront

Navatek, a global marine systems engineering firm, has moved into 4,800 square feet of new laboratory and shop space on West Commercial Street.

Fishermen hope Mainers get hooked on ugly – but delicious – monkfish

The underappreciated species is highlighted in a food demonstration next month, part of a series to interest local seafood lovers in Maine's diverse catch.

Pioneering mussel farmer buys rival, plans expansion

By 2021, Bangs Island Mussels plans to more than double production and hire more than 10 new employees, reflecting a growing market for the Casco Bay-grown mussels.

Transportation bond passed by voters will benefit Gulf of Maine Research Institute

The science nonprofit will receive $1 million to restore a crumbling pier on the Portland waterfront.

Bangor waterfront concert venue set for ‘most amazing year yet’ in 2015

State pays $7.2 million for land on Portland waterfront