Jimmy Wotton of Friendship received the Department of Marine Resources’ (DMR) Andy Mays Award of Excellence. The award is named for Southwest Harbor fisherman Andy Mays, who passed away in 2017, but who left an … Continue reading
Guest Column: Marine Patrol’s commitment remains steadfast
As we throttle up into 2023, I am optimistic about the year ahead. A few points of good news, for instance, the recent breather to the Right Whale situation, an increase in Menhaden quota, and … Continue reading
Matthew Talbot New Colonel At Marine Patrol
Matthew Talbot, a 21-year veteran with the Maine Marine Patrol has been promoted to Colonel, replacing Jay Carroll, who retired after 26 years of service, including three as Colonel. “Colonel Talbot has shown great initiative … Continue reading
Two New Officers Join Marine Patrol Bureau
Two new Marine Patrol Officers will be serving in downeast patrols after being sworn in recently at the Department of Marine Resources Office in Augusta. Marine Patrol Officer Alison Gauvin has been assigned to serve … Continue reading
New Faces, New Boat Join Marine Patrol
Three new Marine Patrol Officers will soon begin serving in downeast Maine. Kaelyn Kuni of Saco, Lexis Elston of Windham and Tim Beauchamp of York were sworn in by Commissioner Patrick Keliher in late July. … Continue reading
Guest Column: Reflections of 2020 in The Rear View Mirror
In a few more months, I will have been working out of DMR’s Augusta Office (more affectionately referred to as “the bait shed”) for two years and I wonder where the time has gone? When … Continue reading
New Marine Patrol Officers Coming to Machias & Boothbay Harbor
first published in Landings, February, 2020 Maine Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher swore in two future Marine Patrol Officers recently. Keegan Nelligan of Abington, Massachusetts and Evan Whidden of Harpswell will begin serving … Continue reading
Murry Promoted to Sergeant of Marine Patrol Section Five
Mark Murry, who has served as a Marine Patrol Officer for 20 years, the last 17 of which as a Specialist, has been promoted to Sergeant of Section Five, which runs from Hancock to Jonesboro. … Continue reading
Rob Beal Promoted to Marine Patrol Major
Rob Beal, a 14-year veteran of the Maine Marine Patrol was promoted to Major and began serving in the new position May 21. Beal began his career with the Marine Patrol in 2005, first serving … Continue reading
New Marine Patrol Boat Bears Familiar Name
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