Jonesport zoning change gives Kingfish Maine 30 months to begin work on aquaculture plant
The Maine DEP approved the change to the “substantial start” requirement; the company’s ability to finance the project remains uncertain.
Proposed Kingfish aquaculture project in Jonesport on indefinite hold
Last month, the company launched a two-week window to raise funding for general operations, but failed to meet its $4.8 million goal.
Jonesport voters overwhelmingly approve ordinances extending construction window for Kingfish Maine
The land-based aquaculture project secured local backing for a 30-month timeline, but final approval rests with state environmental regulators and an upcoming permit review.
After years of legal challenges, Kingfish Maine is pushing for help to proceed with 22-acre aquaculture project in Jonesport
Town to vote next week whether to carve out a broader construction timeline and allow easier permitting.
Lobstermen propose enlarging fishing area in the waters of Englishman Bay for small-scale operators
The proposal aims to make fishing safer and more productive for lobstermen who set buoyed lines by pushing heavy trawls farther offshore.
Voters will consider ordinance changes to give Kingfish Maine more time to begin construction in Jonesport
The aquaculture project has been delayed by years of legal challenges, but was finally cleared in April to proceed.
Jonesport considers zoning changes to extend Kingfish project deadline
Proposed amendments would give the $100 million aquaculture facility 30 months to start construction and redefine what counts as a "substantial start."