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    Fishing vessel raised after sinking in New Bedford Harbor
    NEW BEDFORD — For the second time in five months, the same fishing vessel sprung a leak and sank in New Bedford Harbor.
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    Anti-commercial Striped Bass Fishery Bills to be Heard in Massachusetts State Legislature
    Several bills relating to commercial striped bass fishing have been filed in the Massachusetts state legislature. Most notable are Senate bills 337 and 392, and House bills 260 and 1145, which would outlaw commercial bass fishing entirely. Below is the complete list of bills being considered, along with a brief summary of their purpose.
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    MAINE: Bill would set limits on types of lobster bait
    A bill working its way toward the governor's desk to be signed into law would require that any fish or other baits that are not a natural part of a lobster's diet be approved before they're lowered into Maine waters.
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    AP Interview: Maine fishing chief aims for growth
    HALLOWELL, Maine — Maine's new top fisheries official is vowing to grow the economic value of the state's oldest industry, commercial fishing, and the coastal communities that rely on the ocean.
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    RHODE ISLAND: Pair trawling raises concerns among fishermen
    NARRAGANSETT — Officials are considering a ban on herring pair-trawling in state waters.
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33 Fishing Community Members Say Permit Bank, Giacalone are pluses for Gloucester

This permit bank is a true local treasure for our fishing community and related businesses. Its existence has been one of the only positive things to come to this fishing community in decades.