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Hake Yeah: Groundfish Promotion and Building Markets in Cambridge & NYC

Delectable hake prepared for the Harvard Business School in Cambridge, MA. Groundfish, those flaky white fish like cod, haddock, and flounder, were the founding fishery that jumpstarted the effort to build the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association 19 years ago. As such, a large part of our ongoing work is focused on building stability and opportunity into this fishery. If you were to look at the price per pound that fishermen were paid last year for groundfish species vs what t

Ben Martens

Oct 30

Saint George Property Donated to MCFA

Gift Honors Local Legacy, Supports Future of Maine’s Working Waterfront An aerial view of the building and pound MCFA has received a generous donation of waterfront property in St. George from local resident Barbara Wagner, honoring the memory of her late husband, John Wagner, and his commitment to Maine’s blue economy. The property, located at 125-127 River Road and formerly known as the Wildcat Lobster Pound, was offered to MCFA in March 2025. After careful review, the nonp

Kat Libby

Oct 16