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50 years ago.(Fishing Back When)

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| February 01, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 1999 Diversified Publications. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The Maine Legislature is expected to consider a bill that would prohibit lobster dragging in state waters. The bill has the support of the Maine Lobstermen's Association. Already filed are bills that would repeal a 25-cents-per-box fine for smoked herring (other than boneless) packed in boxes smaller than 2" x 6" x 12" and a bill that would exempt from state sales taxes materials used in the construction of commercial lobster traps. Also, the Department of Marine Resources is seeking $50,000 to hire 10 additional wardens. The department currently employs 25 wardens.

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