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10/3/2021 MLU Files Temporary Restraining Order To Stop Current Zone Closure in ME Fed. Court.
Maine Lobstering Union-Local 207 files a TRO to stop the vertical buoy line closure in Zone C, D, and E on October 3rd, 2021. This...

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Oct 3, 20211 min read
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Governor Mills Files with BOEM for OSW
https://mailchi.mp/d4caf092745b/upcoming-meetings-about-offshore-wind-in-maine-4879377?e=5d14c3b48b

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Oct 1, 20211 min read
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https://www.pr.com/press-release/845593
Local 207's Filing was done in Maine and was very selective to not challenge the Biological Opinion needed for us to continue to harvest...

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Sep 30, 20211 min read
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Sep 28, 20210 min read
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NOAA Published the Final Rule 9-17-21
NOAA has now published the final rule and the seasonal closure will be in effect if nothing changes on 10-17-21 in zone C, D, and E. The...

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Sep 21, 20212 min read
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LD 1619 Offshore Wind Passed
​ Offshore Wind (OSW) is coming at us fast, and will continue to do so until they stop throwing money at it. We spent hundreds of hours...

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Sep 21, 20211 min read
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Commissioner Pat Keliher Meets with Union fishermen in Stonington
Sept 7th 2021 fishermen gathered at the Island Community Center to speak with Commissioner Keliher concerning upcoming changes to the...

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Sep 13, 20212 min read
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Ric Tyler and George Hale Radio Show- North Atlantic Right Whales
https://www.wvomfm.com/episode/ghrt-rewind-09-01-virginia-olsen-1215/

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Sep 1, 20211 min read
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NOAA Fisheries Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Changes
https://media.fisheries.noaa.gov/2021-08/ALWTP%20fact%20sheet%208%2026%202021.pdf https://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/public/n...

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Aug 31, 20211 min read
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Aug 31, 20210 min read
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Boat Parade to Protest Industrial Salmon Farm in Frenchman Bay
"A Save the Bay Flotilla" to protest American Aquafarms' proposal to put over 20 massive salmon pens in the waters of Frenchman Bay just...

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Aug 25, 20212 min read
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Aug 23, 20210 min read
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Maine Lobstering Union Meeting September 1st.
Maine Lobstering Union Local 207 Meeting September 1st. 5:00 pm at Stonington Community Center. All Licensed Lobstermen and sternmen are...

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Aug 20, 20211 min read
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PEW Submits Emergency Petition for NARW
https://www.pewtrusts.org/-/media/assets/2021/07/rightwhaleemergencyactionpetition202107final.pdf PEW has submitted an Emergency Petition...

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Aug 20, 20212 min read
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Raffle Tickets for Guide Dogs of America
Please contact Virginia Olsen if you would like to purchase Raffle tickets for the 31 Guns Raffle to benefit the Guide Dogs of America. ...

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Aug 20, 20211 min read
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