The body of Greg Blute, 46, was found approximately 500 yards from shore around 9 a.m.
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Fourth of July weekend: Water patrols increase to deter OUI boaters
The Maine Warden Service and Maine Marine Patrol are stepping up patrols and stopping boats over the holiday as part of Operation Dry Water.
Warren fisherman’s body pulled from Port Clyde Harbor
The Maine Marine Patrol recovered the body of Travis Thorbjornson on Friday night after his skiff was reported adrift.
Maine Marine Patrol searches Piscataqua River area for missing kayaker
A kayak belonging to Dan Vardell Jr. of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was found overturned Sunday near Wood Island.
Dead whale pulled from Saco Bay to be studied
The 2-ton minke whale was loaded onto a trailer in Scarborough and hauled to Gorham for a necropsy.
Artist who loved sailboats identified as man found dead near Wells Harbor
Robert Rasche, 61, of Bellingham, Mass., was recovered from the Webhannet River on Saturday afternoon.
West Gardiner man, 85, who fell off Jet Ski is in critical condition
Richard Russell is being treated at Maine Medical Center after being rescued by fishermen in the Sheepscot River on Saturday.
Search resumes for man missing in Round Pond Harbor
Officials say Glenn Murdoch of Bremen has been missing since Monday when his empty skiff was found floating in the harbor.
Maine Marine Patrol temporarily suspends search for man missing in Round Pond Harbor
A department spokesman says Glenn Murdoch’s skiff was found adrift Monday and brought to the town dock by a good Samaritan.
Coast Guard reminds Mainers to label canoes, kayaks with contact information
The identifying labels can help Coast Guard crew members, game wardens and marine patrol officers quickly determine whether a boat is merely adrift or if a paddler could be missing.