The agency is looking at making changes to buoy placements throughout New England as part of a plan to modernize its system.
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Living alone on an island in Casco Bay, he’s found a whole new world
In recovery, Scott Kern discovered his happy place: a tiny slice of land he calls Planet Sand that he’s doing what he can to protect.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
A sailboat was stolen from a Portland marina. Its owner spotted it in Casco Bay.
Portland police said a man stole the 53-foot sailboat from the Fore Points Marina and caused $25,000 worth of damage.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Scientist warns that increased shipping could turn Casco Bay into ‘bioinvasion hotspot’
A Biddeford scientist has identified 3 new invasive species in Casco Bay that he has tied back to Eimskip, the Icelandic shipping company that visits Portland weekly.
Posted inMaine, News
Man who fell overboard in Casco Bay remembered as genuine, loving adventurer
The family of Eddie Berke, 31, of New Haven, Connecticut, is holding onto memories of his adventures and close bonds after he died in Casco Bay on the Fourth of July.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Group explores ambulance vessels as part of solution to island care crisis
Ambulance boats, which are common in countries like Norway, would function as floating mini hospitals.
Posted inMaine, News
Man’s body found in Casco Bay near Chebeague Island
A recreational fisherman found the body of the unidentified man in the water about 100 yards from the end of Indian Point Road
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Coast Guard calls off search for man who fell off boat in Casco Bay
The Coast Guard on Friday suspended its search for Edward Berke, 30, who fell overboard into Casco Bay on the Fourth of July.
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A new Midcoast PFAS lab enters the fray
With PFAS regulations tightening, a new state-certified lab has entered the chat. The goal? To help fill gaps in local knowledge and halt “forever chemicals” in their tracks.
Posted inMaine, News
Humpback whale found in Casco Bay likely died from drowning linked to tangled fishing gear
The whale, known as Chunk, was hauled from Casco Bay into the Portland Harbor on June 6 with fishing gear wrapped around its tail. The source of the fishing gear has not yet been announced.