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fishing (hobby)

Published
January 27, 2019

As pop-up shacks become more popular, more ice fishermen migrate to the movable shanties

But the tradition of the more permanent ice shack remains.
Published
January 16, 2019

Fish passage efforts result in big herring run in Presumpscot

A record number of river herring passed through Westbrook fish ladder in 2018 as efforts continue to provide upriver access.
Published
November 24, 2018

Commercial fishing vessel in distress gets help off midcoast

The Coast Guard and Maine Marine Patrol escort the boat to Tenants Harbor after it started taking on water.
Published
September 30, 2018

Commentary: We care about trout and salmon, and CMP’s proposed power line will harm them

Trout Unlimited's concern is real, grassroots and based on our fears about the impacts of the planned project.
Published
September 8, 2018

Maine Voices: CMP’s transmission line proposal is more than just a little fishy

The corridor is basically an extension cord from Canada to Massachusetts.
Published
August 22, 2018

Nature Conservancy state director: Congress should renew Land and Water Conservation Fund, a lifeline for Maine’s outdoors

The 50-year-old program ensures access to hunting, fishing, hiking and camping – and it expires on Sept. 30.
Published
July 19, 2018

Bob’s Clam Hut in Portland opens

The restaurant at the corner of Washington and Cumberland avenues will serve both old favorites from the Kittery restaurant and new menu items.
Published
July 12, 2018

Fishing groups divided over proposed update to fisheries management law

An amendment could reduce fees and wait times for lobster sales to Europe.
Published
June 15, 2018

Regulators want reports from lobstermen to fill ‘giant black hole of data’ on offshore fishery

The proposal would affect about 1,000 Maine lobstermen, who fish in federal waters and would have to share details about each trip.
Published
May 23, 2018

Maine’s elver season shut down 2 weeks early as off-book sales disrupt quota

Marine resources officials impose an emergency rule after investigators discover some fishermen have sold baby eels for cash, skirting an electronic swipe-card system implemented to avoid overfishing.