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Brooks Trap Mills has been a Maine family-owned business since 1946 (Stephen, Sally, Julie, Mark). Photo courtesy of Brooks Trap Mill.

From Wood to Wire: Brooks Trap Mill's Lobster Legacy

Paul Molyneaux

The 49th Annual Maine Fishermen's Forum opens its doors on Feb. 29 at the Samosert Resort in Rockport, Maine. Photo courtesy of Doug Stewart

Catch you at Maine Fishermen's Forum 2024

Carli Stewart

F/V Carrabassett caught fire due to a welding accident while decommissioning the vessel—photo courtesy of the Fairhaven Fire Department.

Welding mishap sparks fishing boat fire at Fairhaven dock

Chris Chase

Dr. Molly Lutcavage, a tuna researcher who splits her time between Lawa’i, HI, and Gloucester, MA, collaborated with Captain Marciano on two Yellowfin tuna projects. Photo courtesy of PFTV.

A Joining of Seas: 'Wicked Tuna' star meets Kaua'i fishermen

Carli Stewart

Super Bowl Sunday: Crab and Artichoke Dip

Doug Stewart

The Working Waterfront Access Protection Program (WWAPP) funds given to winning proposals can be used to purchase property dedicated only to commercial fisheries or aquaculture use. Photo by WoodysPhotos on Shutterstock.

Maine Grants $2.1 Million for preserving the working waterfront

Carli Stewart

2023 National Fisherman Highliners at the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle, WA. Curt Brown, Maggie Raymond, Matt Alward, Jimmy Hull, and MJ Jackson. Photo by Britton Spark @couchchronicles

2024 National Fisherman Highliner submissions now open

NF Staff

Narragansett fishing vessel Annika Scarlett was rescued in a joint operation. Photo courtesy of the Newport Fire Department

Narragansett fishing vessel rescued in joint operation

Carli Stewart

Some 3,700 crab pots were replaced and patched by volunteers so crabbers could get in the water for dump day. Organizers thanked all the volunteers and donations given in support of crabbers who lost gear in the Ilwaco Landing dock fire. Amy Sharp photo.

Fishing families strong in the wake of Ilwaco fire

Carli Stewart

Halibut with tarragon cream sauce by LaDonna Gundersen's in the The Little Alaskan Halibut Cookbook

Recipes for the boat: Halibut with Tarragon Cream Sauce

LaDonna Rose Gundersen

OBI Seafoods is closing its Larsen Bay plant on Kodiak Island for the 2024 salmon season. The plant, built in 1911 by the Alaska Packers Association, is one of the oldest canneries on Kodiak Island. OBI Seafoods photo.

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Alaska's OBI Seafoods shuts down Larsen Bay plant for 2024 salmon season

Cliff White