The development of a Maine bilateral trade commission with Ireland would expand economic and educational opportunities for Mainers, according to Sen.Trey Stewart, R-Aroostook.
The grant will expand capacity at the International Marine Terminal to handle an expected increase in cargo when the refrigerated warehouse opens next year.
After many fits and starts, the latest version of the cold storage facility at International Marine Terminal should have its foundation poured next week.
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The second instalment of the Seagriculture USA conference, one of the leading conferences in the seaweed industry, is set to return to Portland, Maine on 6-7 September.