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October 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Message from DMR Commissioner: ASMFC Menhaden Board Approves 20 Percent Menhaden Quota Reduction

Message from DMR Commissioner: ASMFC Menhaden Board Approves 20 Percent Menhaden Quota Reduction Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. On Tuesday, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Menhaden Management Board approved a 20-percent reduction of the …

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October 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM

CORRECTION: Lobster Trap Auction Begins Friday, October 31

CORRECTION: Lobster Trap Auction Begins Friday, October 31 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Correction: This auction begins Friday, October 31, 2025. The Maine Department of Marine Resources is holding an auction for 267 lobster traps. The items for bid include fiv…

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October 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Lobster Trap Auction Begins Monday, November 3rd

Lobster Trap Auction Begins Monday, November 3rd Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Maine Department of Marine Resources is holding an auction for 267 lobster traps. The items for bid include five lots of 50 traps, and one lot of 17 traps. Traps are in a variety …

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October 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM

New Dates for First Aid and CPR, Safety and Survival Training, and Drill Conductor Certification

New Dates for First Aid and CPR, Safety and Survival Training, and Drill Conductor Certification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Please see the dates below for upcoming First Aid and CPR, Safety and Survival Training, and Drill Conductor Certification. First Aid a…

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October 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM

Shark Management Public Forums

Shark Management Public Forums Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Shark Management Public Forums The Maine DMR will be holding two public forums to present ongoing shark research and discuss the public's vision for the future of shark management in Maine. Shark Resear…

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October 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING: Ch 11 Scallops; 2025-2026 Season

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING: Ch 11 Scallops; 2025-2026 Season Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Attention all Commercial Scallop Harvesters: The Maine Department of Marine Resources has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for:  Chapter 11 Scallops; 2025-2026 S…

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October 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Atlantic Mackerel 2026-2027 Specifications/Rebuilding Framework

Atlantic Mackerel 2026-2027 Specifications/Rebuilding Framework Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. 2026-2027 Atlantic Mackerel Specifications Atlantic mackerel is managed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Even though Maine is not a member of this Council…

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September 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING: Ch 11 Scallops; 2025-2026 Season

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING: Ch 11 Scallops; 2025-2026 Season Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Attention all Commercial Scallop Harvesters: The Maine Department of Marine Resources has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for:  Chapter 11 Scallops; 2025-2026 S…

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September 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM

REMINDER-Public Hearing: ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III

REMINDER-Public Hearing: ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III Scheduled Hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fish…

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September 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Notice to Harvesters: Maine-New Hampshire Inshore Trawl Survey to Begin September 22nd

Notice to Harvesters: Maine-New Hampshire Inshore Trawl Survey to Begin September 22nd Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Fall 2025 ME-NH trawl survey conducted by the State of Maine, Department of Marine Resources is scheduled to begin September 22nd.  We will s…

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August 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Public Hearing: ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III

Public Hearing: ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III Scheduled Hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Manag…

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August 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM

New Dates for USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training - October 15, 27, and November 10

New Dates for USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training - October 15, 27, and November 10 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Please see the new dates below for USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training Wednesday October 15, 2025, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Southwest Harbor…

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July 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM

CORRECTION USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training - Monday, August 4 and Sunday September 21 in Bucksport

CORRECTION USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training - Monday, August 4 and Sunday September 21 in Bucksport Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Please see the corrected date below for the second training session. USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training Monday Aug…

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July 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM

USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training - Monday, August 4 and Sunday August in Bucksport

USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training - Monday, August 4 and Sunday August in Bucksport Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training Monday August 4, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Bucksport - Maine Maritime Academy facility/Old Paper …

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July 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM

Scallop Industry: Aquaculture Public Hearing - Greenhead Lobster, LLC

Scallop Industry: Aquaculture Public Hearing - Greenhead Lobster, LLC Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Aquaculture Public Hearing - Greenhead Lobster, LLC Date: September 10, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Bucksport Town Office, 50 Main Street Town: Bucksport Th…

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July 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM

USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training Available Monday, August 4 in Bucksport

USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training Available Monday, August 4 in Bucksport Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training Monday August 4, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Bucksport - Maine Maritime Academy facility/Old Paper Mill, 24 M…

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July 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Notice Regarding Entrance Detour to DMR Augusta Campus

Notice Regarding Entrance Detour to DMR Augusta Campus Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Dear DMR license holder and interested party, Starting tomorrow, Friday July 18th, due to construction on the Department of Marine Resources' Augusta campus at 32 Blossom Lane i…

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June 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Fishing for Bluefish? You Can Contribute to a Global Genetics Study - Updated Instructions

Fishing for Bluefish? You Can Contribute to a Global Genetics Study - Updated Instructions Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Please see the updated instructions below: The Maine Department of Marine Resources is contributing to a genetics study of global bluefish po…

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June 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Fishing for Bluefish? You Can Contribute to a Global Genetics Study

Fishing for Bluefish? You Can Contribute to a Global Genetics Study Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Maine Department of Marine Resources is contributing to a genetics study of global bluefish populations. Distributed throughout the world’s oceans, including the…

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June 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM

REMINDER: Lobster Zone C Council Meeting to be Held Monday, June 16, 2025

REMINDER: Lobster Zone C Council Meeting to be Held Monday, June 16, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Reminder the next Lobster Zone C Council Meeting will be held on Monday, June 16th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.  This meeting will be held In-Person at the Stonington Tow…

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June 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM

USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training Available June 17 and July 1 in Bucksport

USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training Available June 17 and July 1 in Bucksport Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. McMillan Offshore Survival Training is offering the following USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training: June 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Buckspor…

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June 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Notice to Fishermen: Please Avoid Passive Acoustic Monitoring Buffer Zones

Notice to Fishermen: Please Avoid Passive Acoustic Monitoring Buffer Zones Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DMR is currently conducting archival passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) at 27 sites across the Gulf of Maine (GoM). At each site, there is an archival PAM moor…

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June 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM

HOLD THE DATE: Lobster Zone C Council Meeting to be Held Monday, June 16, 2025

HOLD THE DATE: Lobster Zone C Council Meeting to be Held Monday, June 16, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Please hold the date for the next Lobster Zone C Council Meeting to be held on Monday, June 16th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.  This meeting will be held In-Person at…

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May 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Maine Marine Patrol Encourages Boating Safety Ahead of Memorial Day

Maine Marine Patrol Encourages Boating Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Augusta – As Memorial Day and the unofficial start of the summer recreational boating season draws near, the Maine Marine Patrol wants to remind recreational boaters…

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May 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM

Maine Department of Marine Resources Recreational Saltwater Fishing Newsletter Spring 2025

Maine Department of Marine Resources Recreational Saltwater Fishing Newsletter Spring 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Dear anglers, Over the course of the past year, you may have been approached in person or by phone/email by Maine Department of Marine Resourc…

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May 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Statement from Commissioner Wilson Regarding Lobster Industry Survey

Statement from Commissioner Wilson Regarding Lobster Industry Survey Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Yesterday, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) voted to repeal the gauge and vent size changes originally adopted in Addendum XXVII. ASMFC’s pre…

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May 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM

ASMFC 2025 Spring Meeting Supplemental Materials Now Available

ASMFC 2025 Spring Meeting Supplemental Materials Now Available Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following press release is being shared on behalf of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 30, 2025 PRESS CONTACT, TINA BERGER…

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April 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Final Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish-Halibut 2025

Final Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish-Halibut 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Attention Atlantic Halibut Tag Holders The final rulemaking of Chapter 34 Groundfish has published. Attached to this notice are the Chapter 34 rulemaking package and the 2025 Halib…

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April 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Final Rulemaking: Chapter 42 Striped Bass

Final Rulemaking: Chapter 42 Striped Bass Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Attention Striped Bass Anglers The final rulemaking for Chapter 42 Striped Bass has published. Attached is a copy of the notice of rulemaking adoption for Chapter 42, which incorporates a mod…

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April 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM

NEFMC to Hold Four-Day Meeting, April 14-17

NEFMC to Hold Four-Day Meeting, April 14-17 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following notice is shared on behalf of the New England Fisheries Management Council" The New England Fishery Management Council will hold a four-day meeting from Monday, April 14 throu…

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April 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Fishing Partnership Support Services Safety Trainings Available

Fishing Partnership Support Services Safety Trainings Available Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following notice of safety trainings if provided on behalf of Fishing Partnership Support Services: FIRST AID & CPR APRIL 15 | GREAT CRANBERRY ISLAND, ME APRIL…

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April 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Notice to Harvesters: Maine-New Hampshire Inshore Trawl Survey to Begin April 28th

Notice to Harvesters: Maine-New Hampshire Inshore Trawl Survey to Begin April 28th Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Spring ME-NH trawl survey conducted by the State of Maine, Department of Marine Resources is scheduled to start April 28th, 2025, sampling between…

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April 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM

REMINDER: Public Hearing Tomorrow on Draft Addendum XXXII Which Considers Repealing Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII

REMINDER: Public Hearing Tomorrow on Draft Addendum XXXII Which Considers Repealing Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following press release is shared on behalf of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission …

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April 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM

American Lobster Board Releases Draft Addendum XXXII for Public Comment: Draft Addendum Considers Repealing Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII

American Lobster Board Releases Draft Addendum XXXII for Public Comment: Draft Addendum Considers Repealing Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following press release is shared on behalf of the Atlantic States Mari…

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March 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Expired Marine Flare Disposal Day - April 12, 2025

Expired Marine Flare Disposal Day - April 12, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.   Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address …

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March 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM

REMINDER: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, March 26, 2025

REMINDER: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Reminder the date for the next Lobster Zone B Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.  This meeting will be held In-Person at …

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March 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM

American Lobster Board Approves for Public Comment Draft Addendum XXXII to Repeal Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII

American Lobster Board Approves for Public Comment Draft Addendum XXXII to Repeal Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following press release is being shared on behalf of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commissi…

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March 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM

REMINDER: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, March 26, 2025

REMINDER: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Reminder the date for the next Lobster Zone B Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.  This meeting will be held In-Person at …

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February 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM

FEDERAL SCALLOPS: February 27th at Maine Fishermen's Forum; Scallop Strategic Plan Visioning Session

FEDERAL SCALLOPS: February 27th at Maine Fishermen's Forum; Scallop Strategic Plan Visioning Session Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Notice to all Federal Scallop interested parties:  The New England Fishery Management Council is seeking input for the developmen…

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February 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Regional Ventless Trap Program: Seeking Industry Participants

Regional Ventless Trap Program: Seeking Industry Participants Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Department of Marine Resources, in cooperation with the Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation, seeks two industry participants for the Regional Ventless Trap Program throug…

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February 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Public Hearings Reminder: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 42 - Striped Bass

Public Hearings Reminder: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 42 - Striped Bass Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Department of Marine Resources announces proposed rulemaking: Chapter 42 Striped Bass. Brief Summary: This regulation proposes expanding the speci…

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February 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Public Hearings Reminder: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut

Public Hearings Reminder: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Department of Marine Resources announces proposed rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut Measures. Brief Summary: This proposed regulat…

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February 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM

FEDERAL SCALLOPS: February 27th at Maine Fishermen's Forum; Scallop Strategic Plan Visioning Session

FEDERAL SCALLOPS: February 27th at Maine Fishermen's Forum; Scallop Strategic Plan Visioning Session Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Notice to all Federal Scallop interested parties:  The New England Fishery Management Council is seeking input for the developmen…

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February 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Reminder: ASMFC Public Scoping Hearings on Recreational Sector Separation and Data Collection Amendment

Reminder: ASMFC Public Scoping Hearings on Recreational Sector Separation and Data Collection Amendment Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. SCOPING FOR THE RECREATIONHAL SECTOR SEPARATION AND DATA COLLECTION AMENDMENT The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (AS…

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February 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM

FEDERAL SCALLOPS: February 27th at Maine Fishermen's Forum; Scallop Strategic Plan Visioning Session

FEDERAL SCALLOPS: February 27th at Maine Fishermen's Forum; Scallop Strategic Plan Visioning Session Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Notice to all Federal Scallop interested parties:  The New England Fishery Management Council is seeking input for the developmen…

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February 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM

UPDATE: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, March 26, 2025

UPDATE: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Please be advised that the Lobster Zone B Council Meeting that was scheduled to be held on Wednesday, February 19th has been rescheduled.  The new date for t…

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February 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Department of Marine Resources announces proposed rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut Measures. Brief Summary: This proposed regulation seeks to align expecte…

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February 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 42 - Striped Bass

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 42 - Striped Bass Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Department of Marine Resources announces proposed rulemaking: Chapter 42 Striped Bass. Brief Summary: This regulation proposes expanding the special hook and release season…

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February 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Reminder: Public Hearings on ASMFC Northern Shrimp Draft Amendment 4

Reminder: Public Hearings on ASMFC Northern Shrimp Draft Amendment 4 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Reminder to Northern Shrimp Stakeholders, ASMFC Northern Shrimp Draft Amendment 4 public hearings begin next Tuesday, February 18, to hear public comment. The Draft…

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February 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM

HOLD THE DATE: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, February 19, 2025

HOLD THE DATE: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Please hold the date for the next Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be held Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.  This meeting will be held I…

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