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Department of Marine Resources - Maine Press Releases

30 Press Releases
  • Published on June 11, 2026 - 05:43 GMT

    Aquaculture Public Hearing - FareWell LLC

    Time: 1:00 p.m. The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is holding a public hearing on the aquaculture proposal listed below: APPLICATION DETAILS Applicant Name: FareWell LLC Location: Damariscotta River, Newcastle Culture Type: Suspended Culture of …

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  • Published on June 9, 2026 - 04:35 GMT

    Notice from DMR Commissioner: Persistent Striped Bass Violations on Saco

    Hello striped bass anglers, I am writing today due to some concerning activity we have seen by striped bass anglers this spring, particularly around the Saco River Dam. Over the last three weeks, Maine Marine Patrol Officers have written over 50 summonses …

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  • Published on June 9, 2026 - 04:33 GMT

    Aquaculture Public Hearing - Summit Point LLC (2 Proposals)

    Time: 1:00 p.m. The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is holding public hearings on the aquaculture proposals listed below: Proposal 1 - APPLICATION DETAILS Applicant Name: Summit Point LLC Location: Northeast of Sturdivant Island Ledge, Casco Bay, …

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  • Published on June 8, 2026 - 20:32 GMT

    Maine Elver Harvest Reported Through 2 AM on 6/8/2026

    DMR Pounds Reported - 6,881.04 Overall Quota - 7,566 Remaining Quota - 684.96 MALISEET Pounds Reported - 41.37 Overall Quota - 107 Remaining Quota - 65.63 MICMAC Pounds Reported - 39 Overall Quota - 39 Remaining Quota - 0 PASSAMAQUODDY Pounds Reported - 1, …

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  • Published on June 7, 2026 - 13:01 GMT

    Maine Elver Harvest Reported Through 2 AM on 6/7/2026

    DMR Pounds Reported - 6,877.23 Overall Quota - 7,566 Remaining Quota - 688.77 MALISEET Pounds Reported - 41.37 Overall Quota - 107 Remaining Quota - 65.63 MICMAC Pounds Reported - 39 Overall Quota - 39 Remaining Quota - 0 PASSAMAQUODDY Pounds Reported - 1, …

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  • Published on June 6, 2026 - 23:58 GMT

    Maine Elver Harvest Reported Through 2 AM on 6/6/2026

    DMR Pounds Reported - 6,876.09 Overall Quota - 7,566 Remaining Quota - 689.91 MALISEET Pounds Reported - 41.37 Overall Quota - 107 Remaining Quota - 65.63 MICMAC Pounds Reported - 39 Overall Quota - 39 Remaining Quota - 0 PASSAMAQUODDY Pounds Reported - 1, …

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  • Published on June 6, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

    Maine Marine Patrol Searching for Missing Sea Kayaker

    LITTLE DEER ISLE, Maine – The Maine Marine Patrol is searching the waters near the Deer Isle Bridge for a missing sea kayaker. The man, a summer resident, overturned his kayak shortly after he launched this morning. Family members witnessed the event and …

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  • Published on June 6, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

    Body of Sea Kayaker Recovered by Marine Patrol

    LITTLE DEER ISLE, Maine – The Maine Marine Patrol has recovered the body of Jeffery B. Eaton, 55 of Albuquerque, New Mexico from the waters near the Deer Isle Bridge. Mr. Eaton was reported missing this morning at approximately 10:30 a.m. by family members …

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  • Published on June 6, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

    Maine DMR and Wyman’s Partner to Improve Alewife Passage on the Narraguagus River

    Bog Brook Fishway - photo courtesy of Wyman'sDEBLOIS, Maine - The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) and Milbridge-based blueberry grower Wyman's have completed a successful partnership to improve fish passage for alewives into Bog Brook …

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  • Published on June 6, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

    DMR Seeks Shark Research Participants

    The Maine Department of Marine Resources' Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Program leads the State’s monitoring efforts to inform fisheries management and conservation of sharks in the northern Gulf of Maine. Currently, the HMS program is seeking …

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