Island Institute Kickstarts Initiative to Support Maine’s Lobster Industry
The Island Institute received a $1.4 million award from the Small Business Administration to support Maine’s vital lobster industry and the communities that rely on it.
The Institute noted that the Congressionally Directed Spending request was led by Maine Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and would lead to the creation of the ‘Future of Fishing,’ “described as a collaborative effort designed to expand economic opportunities for Maine’s coastal communities.”
“This funding is not just an investment in the lobster industry, it is an investment in the communities that have...
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