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Month: May 2019

Carp to the Rescue?

Posted on May 31, 2019May 14, 2019 by Melissa Waterman in Bait
fisherman holding a large bighead carp

Nothing will make a lobsterman wince more quickly than the words “herring shortage.” Unfortunately, that is what Maine lobstermen are facing this summer, due to a dramatic reduction by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) … Continue reading →

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New Marine Patrol Boat Bears Familiar Name

Posted on May 29, 2019May 15, 2019 by DMR press release in People & Places
Vessel honoring Cappy Sargent

The latest addition to the Maine Marine Patrol fleet has been christened and is now officially underway. The Sergeant, a 46-foot Wesmac Super Wide will be based in Southwest Harbor and provide Marine Patrol a … Continue reading →

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Maine-NH Spring Trawl Survey Underway

Posted on May 28, 2019May 14, 2019 by DMR staff in Management
boat on the waters

The Spring ME-NH trawl survey conducted by the State of Maine, Department of Marine Resources began on April 29 in New Hampshire and is working east to Lubec. The vessel is a white fiberglass Northeast … Continue reading →

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To Your Health: Physical Therapy can prevent, heal injuries

Posted on May 27, 2019May 14, 2019 by Elisabeth Maxwell in Health and Safety

For those who spend their time working on the water with strenuous activity and extended workdays, an injury that reduces range of motion or strength can be a serious threat to their livelihood. Whether hauling … Continue reading →

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Steaming Ahead – May 2019

Posted on May 24, 2019May 15, 2019 by Patrice McCarron in Whales
fishermen on the sea

There is a lot of buzz right now around the docks, in coffee shops and on Facebook about what the new whale measures will mean for Maine. Most lobstermen have understood since last year that … Continue reading →

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Co-ops Plan for Bait Scarcity

Posted on May 23, 2019May 14, 2019 by Melissa Waterman in Bait
bait

The fact that the quota for Atlantic herring took a sharp and painful drop this year has set Maine lobstermen on edge. Herring is still the preferred bait for many and the absence of 77 … Continue reading →

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Lobstermen adjust to changing bait supply

Posted on May 22, 2019May 14, 2019 by Melissa Waterman in Bait
herring bait

Lobstermen are as varied as the Maine coast. Some still rely heavily on herring as bait, others move among bait sources based on time of year, others favor alternative baits altogether. Sonny Beal, on Beals … Continue reading →

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Col. Jon Cornish Retires After 34 Years

Posted on May 21, 2019May 14, 2019 by Melissa Waterman in People & Places
Jon Cornish

Colonel Jon Cornish retired as chief of the Marine Patrol Bureau in the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) on April 5. Cornish served in the Bureau for 34 years, entering soon after graduating from college … Continue reading →

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Bringing Lifesaving Wear Directly to the Dock

Posted on May 20, 2019May 14, 2019 by MLA staff in Health and Safety
Douglas Carter with a new PFD

The Life Jackets for Lobstermen program was created by researchers at the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety and partner organizations to address a perplexing problem: lobstermen often do not wear life jackets while … Continue reading →

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Change at the top: Jay Carroll new Marine Patrol Chief

Posted on May 17, 2019May 14, 2019 by DMR staff in People & Places

Jay Carroll, a 23-year veteran of the Maine Marine Patrol, was promoted to Colonel, beginning his position on April 1. Carroll was Lieutenant of Division II, from Searsport to the Canadian border, since 2014. “I … Continue reading →

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