Crews responded by cutter and helicopter, and arrived at the scene to find the men in a life raft, having abandoned their boat.
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Atlantic salmon advocates angry about fish they say were injured during Waterville dam repair
Dam owner Brookfield Renewable Partners said in a statement that the company is disappointed by such claims from groups that want dams removed in lower Kennebec River communities.
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Our View: In Maine, worldwide, small fish could be the future for seafood
A researcher’s recognition indicates that anchovies and sardines have more to offer in the fight against world hunger.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine seafood industry set to receive new $17 million federal bailout
The state will receive about $17.1 million out of $255 million in federal funding included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trump administration finally gets one right, rejects Alaska mine permit
The public good outweighs corporate desires in this decision, though it bears the weight of Donald Trump Jr.’s thumb.
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Maine scallop fishermen have same harvest limits for next season
The fishing season runs from late November to April.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Sebago reopening, and a tote from a grieving daughter
Sebago Brewing Co. will reopen all of its brewpubs Thursday afternoon.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors
Maine salmon population highest in 9 years despite warm weather
State researchers say they counted over 1,300 salmon migrating upstream in the Penobscot River so far this year.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors
Groups want salmon listed on Maine endangered species list
A coalition of Maine conservation groups says ‘the only viable Atlantic salmon population in the United States is the Gulf of Maine distinct population segment.’
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The Seaweed Supplier
Atlantic Sea Farms partners with fishermen up and down the Maine coast to produce kelp products sold through stores and restaurant chains.