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• Maine climate agency to announce funding, partnerships for new center

  The Gulf of Maine Research Institute expects to announce new funding and partnerships in the coming months

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• Maine’s oceans affected by climate change

  The United Nation’s (UN) 25th annual Conference of the Parties (COP25) — a meeting of nearly 200 countries to discuss international action on climate change …

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• Governor Mills: It is time to build on the foundation of our past 200 years to create a forward-looking economy

  Maine is at an economic crossroads. For generations, our forests, farmlands and waters have created economic opportunity all over this state. Furs, fisheries, timber and …

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• Green Plate Special: Selling seafood that helps the fish – and the fishermen

  Portland-based Gulf of Maine Sashimi is on a mission to sell pristine fish from underused fisheries.

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• Nearly $1 million allocated to help market Maine agricultural products

  The money from the Department of Agriculture is designed to strengthen local and regional markets for Maine foods.

  Press Clips | Portland Press Herald

• The Wrap: Seasonal food fun, and a new effort to market fish sustainably

  Shop for edible holiday gifts in Union, take a baking class, and find a deal on dinner after Gardens Aglow.

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

  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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• Commentary: Changing our thinking about climate change will define a path toward a resilient Maine coast

  A conference this week is bringing together fishermen, scientists, policymakers and others focused on forward-looking decision-making.

  Press Clips | Portland Press Herald

• Scientists predict Maine’s lobster boom will end within 5 years

  The culprit is a warming Gulf of Maine. But researchers caution that the forecast may be overly dire because lobsters could respond to the warming …

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• Gov. Mills launches Maine Climate Council with a call to action

  Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy praises Maine’s effort, and notes, 'Nothing innovative starts at the federal level.'

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