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Peter Robinson (left), Willie Ramsdell (center) and Togue Brawn, owner of Downeast Dayboat, sail aboard a boat to collect scallops. Photo courtesy of Togue Brawn

Local Catch Network backs fishermen-first businesses with new federal funding

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The fishing vessel Eileen Rita and diesel sheen observed by Coast Guard overflight the morning of the grounding near Green Island, Mass. Coast Guard photo.

NTSB: ‘Accumulated sleep debt’ led to Massachusetts grounding

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Maine Fishermen's Forum showfloor traffic. Photo courtesy of MFF

Maine Fishermen’s Forum draws industry together, honors legacy

Carli Clancy

Fishing boats docked on the coast of Maine. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries / Adobe Stock

Fish quality hub to help fishermen boost value, compete with imports

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

Maine lobsterman seeks Supreme Court challenge to GPS tracking

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Maryland DNR announced the changes to address long-standing challenges with quota access and permit transfers in both the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean striped bass fisheries. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Maryland loosens striped bass rules, boosts quota flexibility

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Maine had its fourth straight year of declining lobster landings. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Maine lobster landings fall for fourth straight year

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The 40-foot vessel Vesta Renee sank approximately 23 miles south of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Fishing vessel sinks off the coast of Maine; three rescued

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The groundfish vessel Lily Jean, which tragically sank off Cape Ann, Mass., in February. Photo courtesy of Steven Kennedy

Gloucester benefit concert planned to support families of Lily Jean crew

Carli Clancy

F/V Yankee Rose. Photo courtesy of Steven Kennedy

Yankee Rose sinking off Cape Cod leaves one dead, one missing

Carli Clancy

A small New England groundfish boat offloading fresh fish. Photo courtesy of Doug Stewart

Framework finally implemented as Gulf of Maine haddock quota increase takes effect

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