Coast
6 dispatches tagged “Coast”.
Working Harbors Balance Industry, Housing and Coastal Change
Fishing communities and port towns are confronting infrastructure, climate, housing and economic pressures as working waterfronts face new demands.
Jul 29, 2026Maine'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
Ferry Access Remains a Lifeline — and a Worry — for Maine's Island Communities
Island communities near Bar Harbor depend on consistent ferry service for daily life, and residents say aging infrastructure raises long-term concerns.
Jul 13, 2026
A Generational Shift Is Reshaping the Fishing Fleet Near Machias
Younger fishermen entering the trade near Machias face high entry costs even as experienced captains look toward retirement.
Jul 8, 2026Portland Weighs Costly Options to Protect Its Working Waterfront from Rising Water
City engineers are studying flood-resilience options for Portland's working waterfront as tidal flooding events become more frequent.
Jul 5, 2026
Public Shoreline Access Becomes a Flashpoint in Kennebunk
A dispute over a long-used shoreline path has reopened debate in Kennebunk over public access rights along Maine's privately owned coastline.
Jul 3, 2026