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Islesboro selectmen want full federal tank study
ISLESBORO — Town officials voted unanimously on Wednesday, March 13 to ask the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete a full environmental impact study of the 23 million gallon liquefied propane gas tank proposed for Searsport. The board will send a letter to the Army Corps seeking the full review, the second time the
Lobster promotion, marketing help — who pays?
AUGUSTA, Maine — Promoting and marketing lobster to the rest of the country could help boost the price fishermen get paid, several industry supporters told members of the Legislature’s Marine Resources Committee Wednesday. LD 182, “An Act to Support the Maine Lobster Industry,” sponsored by Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos, I-Friendship, would appropriate $1 million from
Lobstermen pursue union, seek clout before Legislature
VINALHAVEN, Maine — It’s not the textbook definition of a union, a group of island lobstermen readily admits. But the nine fishermen who traveled to Maryland last month to learn about how they might join an international labor organization believe it’s time to think outside the box. Tristan Jackson and eight others attended a week-long
Acidification, warmer water a dangerous combination
ROCKPORT, Maine — A brief, unvarnished rant by long-time lobsterman and fishery leader Dave Cousens closed out a session Thursday on ocean acidification at the Maine Fishermen’s Forum. It drew applause, but owing to editorial standards, the exact words can’t be repeated here. In essence, Cousens said the cause of problems like the well-documented rise
Vinalhaven manager nominated for Knox County airport panel
ROCKLAND, Maine — A citizen committee that advises Knox County officials on management of its airport has a vacant position and Vinalhaven’s town manager has been nominated to fill the seat. Jeff Northgraves, manager of the Knox County Regional Airport in Owls Head, said Wednesday that the seat represents District 2 on the Airport Public
Low catch prompts two more days for shrimpers
AUGUSTA, Maine—The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has added two fishing days for shrimp trawlers in response to low catch rates seen early in the season. Effective Feb. 11, the trawl fishery will be able to land fish Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The change will remain in place until further notice. Previously, shrimp trawlers