An aerial view of Camden’s waterfront shows Montgomery Dam. PHOTO: TODD ANDERSON

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Camden’s dam problem

In June, voters in the town of Camden will decide the fate of the iconic Montgomery Dam, located in the coastal community’s bustling downtown just above where the Megunticook River empties into Camden Harbor. Camden citizens will weigh the environmental, economic, flood risk, historic preservation, and aesthetic pros and cons… SEE MORE

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DMR Demonstrates Ropeless Gear in Jonesport

Maine’s lobster industry is navigating the impacts of federal legal action aimed at protecting the North Atlanti right whale. Regulations are administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the rulemaking process is managed by NOAA’s Take Reduction Team, which includes representatives from the industry, state and federal managers, conservation groups, and science and academic institutions. SEE MORE

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Cooke is not minding its Maine pens

Forty-three years ago, anglers from five fish and game clubs in Washington County formed the Downeast Salmon Federation. Today DSF employs 12 staff and conducts a variety of conservation activities to recover all species of sea-run fish in Maine. Over the years, DSF has taken positions on many fisheries, land… SEE MORE

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Cape Cod fishing boats add water sensors

Within the next year, some 150 Cape Cod fishing boats will be equipped with sensors to collect vital information about ocean temperatures and water oxygen levels off the northeast coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The information collected will help researchers better understand the changing conditions of the Atlantic Ocean in… SEE MORE