Commercial fishermen and seafood businesses planned on federal funding to help with things like new engines and refrigeration systems. Those commitments are now frozen.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine’s groundfishing industry is in decline. Saving it is complicated.
Dozens of fishermen have left the industry after years of struggling to make a living.
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Posted inbPlus, Local & State, New England
The life-threatening encounter with ‘the biggest lobster of them all’
The Lewiston Evening Journal detailed in 1895 a battle between fishermen and an ‘enraged’ supersize lobster.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Nation / World, Politics
Golden bill would force federal agencies to have offices outside DC
Bureaucrats should operate closer to the people impacted by federal rules and regulations, the lawmaker said.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine body movement expert teaches farmworkers how to avoid injury
Freeport-based consultant Cynthia Flores helps farmers and their employees reduce injuries that cost the U.S. about $11.3 billion annually.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Winter fly tying classes announced
RANGELEY — Rangeley Region Sports Shop has announced a full schedule of winter fly tying classes. Classes will take place on Saturdays beginning Jan. 4 at Furbish Brew House and Eats, 2541 Main St. Please sign up by visiting rangeleyflyshop.com, calling the shop at (207)864-5615, or emailing [email protected]. Bring your own tools. If you need […]
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State
Eighth Annual Hillside Fishing Derby to take place March 1 in Livermore
The derby will take place on March 1 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Long Pond in Livermore.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
No bites on a cloudy Sunday afternoon
Mike from Jay, who didn’t wish to share his last name said he casts his line in a spot four or five times, then moves on to somewhere else.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Fly-fishing is largely safe despite recent Kennebec River fatality, says expert
There are several steps, such as wearing a well-fitted wading belt, people can take to make sure they are safe while wading in rivers.