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Goodbye herring, hello squid: Fishermen’s catch likely to change in warming Gulf of Maine

by Penelope Overton November 7, 2019November 9, 2019

Maine fishermen will have to optimize their gear and travel farther to catch warmer-water species by mid-century, research shows.

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Business, Nation & World

Steel import tariffs have done little to revitalize U.S. steel industry

by BANI SAPRA and PAUL WISEMAN AP Business Writers November 4, 2019November 4, 2019

After a brief boost when the tariffs took effect, American steelmakers are reeling as demand drops.

Business, Maine

Lobster industry braces for right whale changes amid turbulent times

by Penelope Overton November 3, 2019November 3, 2019

The state will hold industry meetings this week on its proposal to protect endangered right whales before submitting a final plan to federal fishing regulators in mid-November.

Business, Food, Maine, News

Tariffs on European food and drink will take a bite out of holiday spreads

by Meredith Goad October 19, 2019October 18, 2019

Local retailers and importers of European wines and cheeses are trying to buffer their customers from sticker shock, and hope that any price hikes resulting from new tariffs are temporary.

The Forecaster

Small business resource expo in Yarmouth

October 17, 2019October 14, 2019

YARMOUTH — The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, along with State Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, will hold a small business resource expo 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St. in Yarmouth. The event will include representatives from state and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Small Business Administration, […]