Notice to all Menhaden Harvesters: 

Addison – A project planned by the Maine Department of Marine Resources that will support flood mitigation, restore water quality, and improve drinking and septic infrastructure on the West Branch of the Pleasant River has been recommended for funding by NOAA.

Bar Harbor - The body of 73-year-old Dennis Webber of Colorado Springs, Colorado was recovered at 10 p.m. Saturday from Frenchman Bay.

According to the Maine Marine Patrol, Dr. Webber had launched his kayak for a solo trip from a location at the end of Seely Road in Bar Harbor at approximately 4:30 p.m. yesterday. When he failed to return, a family member notified the Bar Harbor Police Department at approximately 8:30 p.m. A search was then initiated involving members of the Maine Marine Patrol, the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Park Service.

Augusta – The Maine Coastal Program, a Division of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), has opened registration for the annual Coastal Cleanup. The Coastal Cleanup is a volunteer-driven initiative designed to clean debris from Maine’s coastal shores and waterfront communities.

Summer is in full swing, and more people are enjoying time on our coastal waters. The Maine Department of Marine Resources wants to remind swimmers, paddlers, and surfers to be safe while in or on the water.

Augusta - The Maine Marine Patrol will once again be looking out for anyone violating Maine’s boating under the influence laws and sharing safety information during the national Operation Dry Water weekend, July 4-July 6.