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fishing (hobby)
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers push for constitutional right to hunt and fish, but first vote falls shy in Maine House
The proposal won approval from both Democrats and Republicans, but fell short of the two-thirds threshold that will be needed to send the measure to voters.
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Posted inTimes Record
Atlantic halibut season begins this weekend
There’s something about the limited availability of something that makes it more precious. Spring is full of those moments in the brief bloom of a daffodil or the quickly disappearing vernal pools. We wait for those moments and then enjoy them for as long as we can. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to forage […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
‘Fisherman core’ is the latest fashion fad. Here’s what Mainers think.
Fashion forecasters say fishermen are models of today’s trends. Do they get it right? Yes and no.
Posted inBusiness, News
Gulf of Maine scallop fishery halted again, this time for the year
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects fisherman to reach the 675,563-pound harvest limit within the next few days.
Posted inTimes Record
Local chapter of Trout Unlimited to host fundraising gala in Freeport
The Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its annual spring fundraising dinner from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, April 19, to help local anglers and conservationists support fishing, conservation and community. Members and the public are invited to attend the annual gala dinner as sportspeople and conservationists gather at The Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
DOGE cuts stall Maine seafood business trying to go green
Commercial fishermen and seafood businesses planned on federal funding to help with things like new engines and refrigeration systems. Those commitments are now frozen.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Sportsman: Enough ice in March is great for winter cusk fishing
Well, we asked for it and we got it! Finally, a winter where Jordan Bay froze enough to support ice fishing. While ice-angling never lasts as long as we want it, I managed a few trips out to the hardwater and now I look forward to the winter ritual of cusk fishing. Last year at […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine’s groundfishing industry is in decline. Saving it is complicated.
Dozens of fishermen have left the industry after years of struggling to make a living.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Nordic Aquafarms to pay Midcoast environmental group $125K
Upstream Watch had opposed the Norwegian company’s recently abandoned plan to build a $500 million inland salmon farm in Belfast.