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At the Harpswell races July 28, Black Diamond barely leads Lynn Marie in their first race of the day, Gasoline Class E, V8, Over 525 ci, 28 feet and over, Turbos/superchargers, Alcohol and Nitrous. Black Diamond won at 51.4 mph. Jon Johansen photo.

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A long voyage to win at Harpswell

Michael Crowley

Salmonfest 2024 kicks off in Ninilchik, Alaska today. Salmonfest photo.

Salmonfest 2024 kicks off today

Ben Hayden

Podcast: Galley Stories EP 90 Captain Vic Scheibert

Doug Stewart

66 major wastewater treatment plants discharge into the bay, with five located within the bay area, directly impacting the species living in that region of water. Photo by Jay Fleming

Blue crabbers speak out about wastewater dumping

Carli Stewart

A picture taken of a gorgeous Alaskan sunset as we head to our next set. Photo by Jordan Manor

From sea to desk: Lessons learned from a decade of fishing

Jordan Manor

Mills announced $21.2 million in resilience grants for 68 working waterfronts damaged by winter storms. Photo by the Island Institute Facebook

$21.2M in resilience grants announced for Maine waterfront

Carli Stewart

Wesmac Custom Boats has built several patrol boats for Maine’s Marine Patrol, such as the 46' Guardian III. Wesmac Custom Boats photo.

Wesmac builds patrol boat with Tier IV engine for Maine

Paul Molyneaux

Setnetters participate in a test seine net fishery on a beach site on Thursday, July 18, 2024 near Kenai, Alaska. Photo by Ashlyn O'Hara/ KDLL

Seining offers hope for king salmon and setnetters

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2016 1228 scallops — Fisheries regulators voted this month to “discontinue” the development of a plan to reopen the Northern Edge of Georges Bank.

Fishermen protest ongoing closure of Northern Edge

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A major landslide at the Victoria Gold Corp Eagle Mine has raised concerns for Alaskan salmon due to cyanide. Photo by Victoria Gold Corp.

Yukon cyanide spill raises concern for Alaskan salmon

Carli Stewart

The winner of the first race, Work Boat Class A, for skiffs 16 feet and smaller was Jenily. Jon Johansen photo.

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Equal opportunity at Friendship races

Michael Crowley