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Herring. Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Commercial river herring approved for ME

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DMR Commissioner Patrick Keliher (left) presents the 2025 DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence to John and Judy Williams of Stonington. Photo courtesy of DMR

John and Judy Williams honored with DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence

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Young fishermen aboard the scallop vessel F/V Freedom out of New Bedford choose the Showa 477 gloves for comfort and dexterity, but the fastest shuckers on the boat stick with Maritek and Hycron. Asher Molyneaux photo.

For scallop gloves, it's all about comfort and speed

Paul Molyneaux

A GE Haliade-X Turbine Stands in the Vineyard Wind 1 Project Area South of Martha’s Vineyard. Eric Haynes photo/Vineyard Wind.

RODA asks Supreme Court to hear Vineyard Wind case

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Remains found entangled in fishing gear

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On-demand fishing gear systems were tested in Jonesport, Maine, using the Maine Department of Marine Resources gear library. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Maine lobstermen weigh in on ropeless gear

Carli Stewart

Cod fishing in the Gulf of Maine. Gulf of Maine Research Institute photo.

Maine Sea Grant funding may be reinstated

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A New Bedford commercial fisherman captured the Vineyard Wind turbine blade that was damaged on July 13. Photo courtesy of The New Bedford Light / Anthony Seiger

Lightning strikes damaged Vineyard Wind turbine

Carli Stewart

A recent letter to Maine’s Congressional Delegation emphasizes the Maine Sea Grant program’s importance. Photo by Albert Pego

Maine fights for Sea Grant funding as cuts linger

Carli Stewart

Hank Soule, Forum Board President, Robbie Roberge, Captain F/V Three Girls, LCDR Brent Laine, Petty Officer Joshua Davis, Petty Officer Cameron Singleton, Petty Officer Kavan Payton. Photo Credit Dave Waddell

U.S. Coast Guard honored for heroic rescue at Maine Fishermen’s Forum

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Lobstermen haul traps off the coast of Maine. Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative photo.

Trump administration terminates Maine Sea Grant

Kirk Moore