Other species will have reductions in 2018 quotas, but overall, the New England Fisheries Management Council said there are healthy stocks for groundfishing.
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MaineHealth members vote for unification
The votes create a centralized board that oversees all member hospitals.
Portland high-tech company lands entrepreneurial thinker Gooding
He will oversee the launch of an artificial intelligence platform and work to take Introspective Systems to the next level as a business.
Cosmic Charlie’s in downtown Augusta to close
Owner Steve Goedecke, who has run the business for 26 years, says it’s time to take care of himself.
Late-season toxic algae bloom closes most shellfishing areas in Casco Bay
The surprising invasion of phytoplankton affects hundreds of acres of clam flats in Freeport and Brunswick and at least 12 mussel and oyster farms.
Solar advocates get reprieve from controversial rule in advance of lawsuit ruling
The Maine PUC delays the start of the law to allow time to clear up confusion, extending the current power pricing that’s an incentive for rooftop installations.
Central Maine business briefs
USDA loans available as windstorm recovery aid; Franklin Community Health Network trustees OK unification with MaineHealth.
Brunswick brewery installs electric vehicle chargers
Flight Deck Brewing is offering the service for free.
Portland-based Cultivating Community gets grant to help farmers
The nearly $600,000 grant can be used for training, land access and others programs that support farming in Maine.
Waterville clubhouse for those with mental illness gets international distinction
About 79 percent of High Hopes Clubhouse active members were trained for jobs and remain employed.