Chad Strater News Today

More than 30 small marine enterprises work out of the Sea Meadow Marine center, which also offers education programs and has plans for an eco-friendly expansion.

Some critics see commercial development as the biggest danger to Maine's working waterfronts. Some critics see climate change that way. Other people are trying to find a middle ground.

The sellers wanted to see it the yard remain as a working waterfront. The buyers plan to address infrastructure challenges and create a business incubator and marine business hub.