Midcoast
Dispatches and regional reporting from Midcoast and the surrounding Midcoast area.
Bath Shipbuilders Expand Training Pipeline as Orders Remain Steady
Shipyards in Bath are investing in apprenticeship programs to address a wave of retirements among skilled tradespeople.
Jul 27, 2026
Fisheries Policy Debate Puts State and Federal Regulators at Odds Again
State officials are pressing federal regulators for more flexibility in quota-setting as coastal fishing communities warn of continued economic strain.
Jul 25, 2026
Remote Work Is Reshaping Small-Town Economies, But Unevenly
Coworking spaces and improved broadband have made remote work more viable in some Maine towns, though the benefits remain concentrated in certain regions.
Jul 20, 2026
Maine's Working Waterfronts Are Not Just Scenery. They Are Infrastructure.
Every acre of working waterfront lost to non-marine development is effectively gone for good. Maine's coastal towns need to treat that scarcity seriously.
Jul 18, 2026
Camden Residents Push to Preserve Year-Round Community Amid Seasonal Pressure
Longtime Camden residents are advocating for policies that support full-time community life as seasonal housing use continues to grow.
Jul 15, 2026
Warming Waters Are Reshaping the Midcoast Shellfish Industry
Shellfish harvesters in the Midcoast are adapting to warming coastal waters that have altered where and when certain species can be reliably harvested.
Jul 6, 2026
Oyster Farming Quietly Becomes a Growth Industry Along the Midcoast
A growing number of small aquaculture operations are farming oysters along the Midcoast, adding a new layer to the region's working waterfront economy.
Jun 30, 2026
Midcoast Towns Court Shoulder-Season Travelers With Historic Character
Historic Midcoast towns are promoting fall and spring visits, hoping to spread tourism activity beyond the traditional summer peak.
Jun 21, 2026
A Brunswick Running Club Grows From a Handful of Neighbors to a Regional Community
What began as a small group of neighbors running together in Brunswick has grown into a regional running club drawing participants from across the Midcoast.
Jun 16, 2026
A Brunswick Barbershop Marks Three Decades as a Neighborhood Fixture
A longtime Brunswick barbershop reflects on thirty years in business and the changing expectations of customers over three decades.
Jun 15, 2026Rockland's Gallery District Grows Into a Year-Round Arts Destination
Rockland's concentration of galleries and working artist studios has evolved from a summer-only draw into a more consistent, year-round arts scene.
Jun 12, 2026