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Westport, CT, Polar Plunge Raises $100K
TheHour.com: Several hundred people were “freezin’ for a reason” but with warm hearts Saturday afternoon to raise funds for the Special Olympics of Connecticut. Approximately 500 Penguin Plungers from around Fairfield County dove into the icy waters...
Maine Lobster Industry Receives Sustainability Award
Maine governor Paul LePage announced at the International Boston Seafood Show that the Maine lobster fishery has received the Marine Stewardship Council’s Sustainable Seafood Certification. “The Marine Stewardship Council’s certification will provide the Maine lobster industry with a globally-recognized...
Right Whales Spotted in Vineyard Sound
MVGazette.com: Normally the Coast Guard is on the lookout for mariners in distress. But on Sunday crew members aboard a 270’ cutter stationed in Portsmouth, Virginia, spotted a more welcome sight: 2 right whales swimming northwest of...
Boats Over 26 Feet Restricted on Candlewood Lake
CTPost.com: If you’ve already got a palatial cabin cruiser to tour Candlewood Lake, motor on. But if you’re thinking of buying a new big boat, be forewarned. You can’t join the fleet of floating pleasure domes on Candlewood’s...
Canada, U.S. Concerned Over Illegal Fishing
SouthCoast Today: Both the state Division of Marine Fisheries and the Canadian government are concerned that vessels may be fishing in one area, then claiming the catch is from another, federal fishery officials revealed at a New England...
Truro, MA, Shark Sticker Causes Controversy
CapeCodOnline: This summer’s town beach sticker will feature a smiling, friendly-looking shark, thanks to the unanimous approval of the town beach commission. But Kelly Clark, director of the town’s recreation and beach department, worries that it gives...
Maine Reduces Tribal Elver Licenses
Bangor Daily News: The top fisheries regulator in Maine told legislators Wednesday that the state would like to limit the four native Indian tribes in the state to 100 total elver fishing licenses for this year—less than...
Westport, MA, Boating-Safety Course Offered
The Westport Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a Safe Boating Course starting on March 19, 2013. Enrollment is open to all interested boaters of all ages. The course will be held Tuesday evenings from 7:00...
Pilot Whale Dies After Chatham Stranding
CapeCodOnline: A pilot whale stranded and died on a beach near Old Salt Works Road on Saturday . The 15’ whale was reported stranded at 9:40 a.m., said Jane Hoppe, assistant stranding coordinator for the...
Shipwreck Exposed in York, Maine
Portland Press Herald: Rough seas that washed sand away from the beaches of York last weekend left behind a surprising sight for local residents: the remnants of a shipwreck. Although the skeleton of the ship, believed to be...
