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One project will benefit Harbor Bait in Boothbay Harbor, which will receive $193,406.80 to upgrade bait-salting and ice-making equipment at the Boothbay Harbor Fish Pier. Photo courtesy of Harbor Bait

$1 million for Maine working waterfront projects

Carli Clancy

Examples of logbooks from commercial fisherman Captain Bill Blount, recently donated to the NB Fishing Heritage Center's archival collection.

What’s in your logbook? New Bedford wants to preserve fishing history

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Luke’s Lobster will host an Oct. 27 fundraiser to support Lift All Boats students and send them to the National Future Fishermen Summit at the Pacific Marine Expo. Photo courtesy of Lift All Boats / MCFA

Lift All Boats fundraiser helps young fishermen get to Seattle

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Vinalhaven lobsterman Frank Thompson says he will continue fighting vessel tracking requirements after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear his challenge.

Vessel tracking fight ‘ain’t over yet’ after Supreme Court denial

Carli Clancy

F/V Gulf Traveler grounded near Metinic Green Island off Midcoast Maine. Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard

Two rescued after vessel grounds off Maine Coast

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NOAA awarded more than 1.5 million pounds of scallops to 14 research projects, expected to generate more than $25 million. Photo courtesy of Carli Clancy

Scallop program puts $25 million toward research

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The Supreme Court declined to hear Maine lobsterman Frank Thompson’s challenge to federal vessel-tracking requirements. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Supreme Court declines Maine lobsterman’s vessel tracking challenge

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The commission could cut Chesapeake Bay menhaden harvest by up to 50 percent, putting livelihoods on both sides of the debate in focus. Photo courtesy of Ocean Harvesters Facebook page

Menhaden debate puts fishermen under pressure

Carli Clancy

F/V Carl & Co owned by Craig Stewart, a Maine State scallop license holder. Photo courtesy of Carli Clancy

New apprenticeship changes path into Maine scallop fishery

Carli Clancy

American Small Pelagics Network says managers should wait for ongoing Chesapeake Bay research before imposing additional harvest restrictions. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning

Menhaden industry group pushes back on forage fish claims

Carli Clancy

ICE agents arrest a man on MacArthur Drive in New Bedford on Monday. Photo courtesy of The New Bedford Light

ICE operation in New Bedford leads to arrests of seafood workers

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