The Hancock County Planning Commission will offer a workshop on coastal erosion at Schoodic Institute on Tuesday, September 22, at 5 PM. The public is welcome. Registration is required.
Funding Received for Next Stages of Work in Prospect Harbor and South Gouldsboro
Gouldsboro secures a $79,540 grant to enhance Prospect Harbor and South Gouldsboro, focusing on a new launch ramp and breakwater restoration.
Gouldsboro Applies for Funds to Fix Corea Road Flooding
In May of this year, Gouldsboro submitted a $1.5 M application for funding to elevate and reconstruct a stream crossing on Corea Road that was deep underwater during the January 2024 storm.
Learn How to Dig Your Own Clams
The Gouldsboro Shellfish Committee invites the community to clam-digging lessons on Sunday, July 19, at 9:30 AM in Prospect Harbor. Whether you’ve dug your own clams for years or have never been on the mud, this is an opportunity to learn how to spot where clams are and dig them.
Clam Lab Finds New Home at Bold Coast Seafood
Out of operation since the January 2024 storm, Gouldsboro's Clam Lab will resume operation inside Bold Coast Seafood's facility. The new location may help reduce clam mortality from predation.
Gouldsboro Submits Draft 2025 Comprehensive Plan
Gouldsboro has submitted a draft of its revised Comprehensive Plan to the State of Maine for review. The Plan presents a vision for Gouldsboro’s desired future and suggests ways to realize it. Here we present a copy you can read or download.
Harbor Resilience: Building on Stakeholder Ideas
On Saturday, Nov. 15, harbor stakeholders will again meet at Peninsula School to plan for investments in three of the town's harbors.This meeting builds on last spring's meeting and will shape harbor design work in 2026.
Corea Harbor Project Moves to Next Phase
The planning stage of Gouldsboro's project to address road damage and flooding around Corea Harbor is nearly complete. This post summarizes project outcomes and next steps.
A Coastal Planning and Protection Reserve Fund
Gouldsboro residents will decide whether they want to establish a Coastal Planning and Protection Reserve Fund at the town meeting on the evening of June 11. This post explains how the town would utilize the funds placed in the reserve fund. It also explains why having such a fund is necessary.
Outcomes from the First Harbor Resilience Meeting
On May 17, 26 participants, mainly fishermen, convened to discuss harbor infrastructure improvements for Gouldsboro over the next decade. Key issues included dredging needs, public launch ramps, and a needed pier in South Gouldsboro. After assessing costs and feasibility, we will reconvene this fall to recommend investment priorities for the town's harbor facilities.