February 20, 2009 - 09:30 pm
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Bait bill raises concerns from lobster fishermen

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AUGUSTA, Maine — A legislative bill that would ban dragging for bait fish within two miles of shore has raised concerns among some commercial lobster fishing groups about how it might affect the availability of herring.

The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Linda Valentino of Saco, said Thursday that the bill likely will face some revisions when a legislative committee holds a public hearing on it early next week. The Legislature’s joint marine resources committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on the bill, LD 378, and other proposals at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in Room 214 of the Cross Building at the State House complex.

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