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tributaries will need to consult with the agen- Endangered Species Act due to the long recent years, but less than 10 percent of the
cies to ensure they are not in violation of the history of stocking in Maine waters. The number required before spawning stocks are
generations can witness the teeming runs law. Others who would need to consult are district court held that the services were thought to be in good condition.
that awed past generations, we need to pro- those seeking federal permits for discharges correct in their determination.
tect it now throughout the Gulf of Maine.” into these waterways and those seeking per- In addition, the National Research New England and Mid-Atlantic - New
Endangered status under the ESA will mits for dredging or in-water work related to Council was charged with examining avail- Process for Assessment of Spiny Dogfish
now apply to all anadromous (sea-run) Atlan- bridge construction. able scientific information on the status of NOAA Fisheries has approved Frame-
tic salmon whose freshwater range covers “We will work closely with the state and Atlantic salmon populations in Maine. Fac- work Adjustment 2 to the Spiny Dogfish
the watersheds from the Androscoggin River industries to see that economic activities on tors evaluated included the nature and dis- Fishery Management Plan, which was devel-
northward along the Maine coast to the rivers are affected as little as possible while creteness of salmon populations in Maine oped by the Mid-Atlantic and New England
Dennys River, an area which includes the we help ensure the salmon have the quality rivers. The council published an interim re- Fishery Management Councils. Framework 2
Penobscot and Kennebec rivers. It also ap- and quantity of habitat that allows them to port in 2002 on the genetic status of Atlantic broadens the stock status determination cri-
plies wherever these fish occur in these riv- recover and become a healthy and viable Salmon in Maine, concluding that North teria for spiny dogfish, while maintaining
ers’ estuaries and marine environment. population,” said Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., American Atlantic salmon are clearly distinct objective and measurable criteria to identify
Hatchery fish used to supplement these under secretary of commerce for oceans and genetically from European salmon. They also when the stock is overfished or approaching
natural populations are also included under atmosphere and NOAA administrator. stated that despite the extensive additions of an overfished condition. The framework ac-
this rule. In 2000, NOAA and FWS listed as en- nonnative hatchery and aquaculture geno- tion also establishes acceptable categories
Landlocked salmon and salmon raised in dangered all naturally reproducing wild At- types to Maine’s rivers, the evidence is “sur- of peer review for the Council to use in its
hatcheries for aquaculture are not included in lantic salmon, as well as river-specific hatch- prisingly strong” that the wild salmon in specification-setting process for spiny dog-
the listed population. ery populations returning to small coastal Maine are genetically distinct from Canadian fish.
Listed species receive the full protection Maine rivers and their tributaries. As a group, salmon. This supported the scientific foun- This action is necessary to ensure that
of the Endangered Species Act, including a these were called the Gulf of Maine popula- dation of the services’ 2000 listing. modifications to the stock status determina-
prohibition against take. Take is defined to tion. A biological review team composed of The fish’s critical habitat — the area tion criteria, constituting the best available,
include harass, harm, pursue, wound, kill, federal and state agency biologists and a needed to support the fish population’s sur- peer-reviewed scientific information, are ac-
trap, capture, or collect. biologist from the Penobscot Indian Nation vival and recovery — is contained in about cessible to the management process in a
The listing means that before federal has since showed that salmon in the 12,000 miles of river, stream and estuary habi- timely and efficient manner. For more infor-
support or authorization is provided for any Androscoggin, Penobscot, and Kennebec tat and about 300 square miles of lake habitat mation, read the Federal Register notice, or
activity that may affect the fish, it would need rivers are also part of the same Gulf of Maine in Maine. This is the first time critical habitat contact Emily Bryant at 978-281-9244.
to be reviewed by federal authorities to en- population. Today’s action adds them to the has been determined for endangered Atlantic
sure that it doesn’t jeopardize the continued population originally listed in 2000. salmon.
existence of the species or adversely modify The State of Maine unsuccessfully chal- In 2008, approximately 2,300 adult fish
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its critical habitat. For instance, operators of lenged the 2000 listing claiming that there was from the newly listed endangered population
hydro-electric dam facilities on the rivers or no “species” eligible for protection under the returned to spawn. This is an increase over
3MORE RACES DOWN, MOOSEBEC, SEARSPORT & STONINGTON
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Boat Classes. Gavin Holland and his BABY line in Class F and all spectators were watch- Skipper’s Race, Julie Eaton’s CAT SASS.
BARON won Class A over Ethan Turner’s ing as MS. ROSE and DOUBLE G. battled up There was also only one entrant in the
Page’s ABIGAIL & CARTER (42-foot
GREEN BOAT (Steury, 25-hp Yamaha). In the course, but at the end it was MS. ROSE by Novi Race, which was won by Corey Alley’s
wooden John’s Bay Boat, 1,000-hp Caterpil-
Class B MISS SEYTON (50-hp Yamaha), a couple of boat lengths. It was thought that UNDER PRESSURE (Wedge Port 42, 650-hp
lar) and Keith Jordan’s BAILEY & BELLA. At Bradford Rice was the only entrant. In Class Mike Yurchick’s WET DREAM (Northern Scania).
the start all three were bunched closely to- C two boats came to the line, which was won Bay 36) would be a threat, but he finished In the Wooden Boat Race, the winner
gether with ABIGAIL & CARTER just by John Lymburner’s LEGAL TENDER (20- third. SEACOCK continued to dominate was SARI ANN, followed by ABIGAIL &
slightly ahead. As they neared the finish footer, 90-hp Honda) with Joseph Trundy’s Class G, who won over Jason Clough’s MISS CARTER.
BAILEY & BELLA took the lead followed GUESS WHO (Repco 21, 90-hp Mercury) ELIZABETH (Duffy 35, 450-hp Volvo). Now came the final race of the day, the
over by ABIGAIL & CARTER and right behind. In Class D there were four boats, FIRST TEAM bested the other two competi- Jimmy Stevens Cup, which is for the fastest
WHISTLIN’ DIXIE third. but it was Dave Johnson’s CASCO MISS tors in his class with Ed Shirley’s ASKK’N work boat. This sparks some controversy
There were four boats in the Wooden taking first, followed over by Hollis Nevills’ (Calvin Beal 38, 525-hp John Deere) second every time, as there is an argument over the
Boat Class, which was won by Vance HAUL-N-ASS (20-footer, 150-hp Evinrude). and Gary Eaton’s MY GRAINE (Osmond 38, words working lobster boat. This year they
Bunker’s SARI ANN (42-foot wooden In the four Gasoline Classes there were 500-hp Cummins) third. HEY BABY won argued whether FOOLISH PLEASURE
John’s Bay Boat, 660-hp Volvo), followed by just three boats entered, each in their own Class J with David Haskell’s MOLLY RYAN should be allowed to race. However, the race
ABIGAIL & CARTER and RICH RETURNS. class and no entrants in Class A. In Class B (Holland 38, 600-hp Volvo) second and Ryan committee had already decided that they
In the Gasoline Free-for-All the winner was Walter Rich’s FROSTY PUNKIN, Class Haskell’s DECADENCE (Duffy 38, 580-hp were going to allow him to compete and the
was THUNDERSTUCK followed by Seth C Bruce Engert’s THUNDERBOLT and Class Cummins) third. Now came Class L between show was on. Unfortunately, STARLIGHT
Wilbur’s MISERABLE HOUND (AJ-28, 383 C Galen Alley’s FOOLISH PLEASURE. STARLIGHT EXPRESS and UNCLE’S UFO, EXPRESS opted not to run, so it was between
ci). Most all the entrants were in the Diesel which was won by STARLIGHT EXPRESS FOOLISH PLEASURE and UNCLE’S UFO.
Four boats came to the line for the Diesel Classes. There were no entrants in Classes I with a speed of 52.5 mph. He would need There was no question who was going to win,
Free-for-All and it was no surprise to see and K, and just one in Class M, Colon Alley’s almost 3 mph more if he was going to break the but will he break the record. As he neared the
UNCLE’S UFO cross first followed by AMANDA JOY & LOGI BEAR. In Class A diesel record. In Class N it was WHISTLIN’ finish line FOOLISH PLEASURE was clocked
WHISTLIN’ DIXIE. five boats came to the line and as they sped DIXIE followed by Brent Oliver’s at 64 mph missing the $1,000 by .2 mph. One
In the Fastest Lobster Boat, it was again up the course it was Julie Eaton’s CAT SASS JARSULAN IV (Wesmac 46, 1,000-hp Cater- can bet his next attempt will be at the Merritt
UNCLE’S UFO with second going to THUN- (Repco 30, 210-hp Cummins) crossing first pillar) and BAILEY & BELLA. Brackett Lobster Boat Races at Pemaquid,
DERBOLT and third was DOUBLE G. followed by Bryant Ciomei’s GENERAL In the Boat Builder’s Exhibition Race it who also offers $1,000 to break the record.
STONINGTON (General Marine 26, 200-hp Volvo) and Sid was FIRST TEAM with an easy win over Please remember there are two new rules
12 July Eaton’s KIMBERLY BELLE (AJ-28, 230-hp WET DREAM and Bill McDonald’s in effect. The new rules as written are: 18)
Nick Wiberg, who heads the Volvo) third. Seven boats were entered in NANATOO (Calvin Beal 36, 430-hp When running the course a racer must run
Stonington’s race committee, was in Class D, which was won by Donald Eaton’s Cummins). perpendicular to the finish line and maintain
Jonesport for their races and noted that Galen AFTER U II (BHM 34, 220-hp). Second was In the Gasoline Free-for-All three boats a safe distant between other competitors.
Alley was not opening up FOOLISH PLEA- Russell Bray’s HOME BREW (38-foot came to the line and as they made their way The penalty for not maintaining proper
SURE. He then came up with the idea of wooden boat built by Russell Bray in 1949, up the course it was FOOLISH PLEASURE course or a safe distant between other races
offering a $1,000 to anyone who could break 210-hp Cummins) and third went to Robert easily crossing first. THUNDERBOLT came will be immediate disqualification from that
the gasoline (64.1 mph) or diesel (55.2 mph) Davis’ TAURAS TWO (Bruno Stillman 35, off the line great, but then developed engine race and the rest of the event with no points
speed records. The rumour was that Alfred 220-hp John Deere). Chuck Williams’ MJR. problems and was forced to drop out of the given. A second infraction within the same
Osgood’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS (Northern WEAKEYES was no surprise as the winner of race giving second to FROSTY PUNKIN. year will mean a disqualification from that
Bay 36, 900-hp Mack) was getting ready. In Class C with second going to Buster Three boats came to the line for the event, the remaining races that year and dis-
fact engine people from Pennsylvania were
Peasley’s ATLANTICA (Holland 31, 315-hp Diesel Free-for-All and it was STARLIGHT qualification from the point’s competition. If
there to make sure she could do it. Unfortu-
Cummins). In Class D it was Cory EXPRESS first followed by UNCLE’S UFO this happens a third time, the competitor will
nately as they worked on her that day they
Robertson’s PISCUTTAH II (South Shore and WHISTLIN’ DIXIE. be banned indefinitely. 19) Anyone leaving
lost 200 rpms.
34, 300-hp John Deere), Barron Yurchick’s One of the most popular races at the race course will be disqualified, unless
It was another great day weather wise,
SOUTHERN CROSS (35-footer, 315-hp Stonington is the John’s Bay Boat Company forced out of bounds by another competitor.
but it did not start out that way. Heading
Cummins) second and Matt Trundy’s HYPO- race, comprised off only John’s Bay boats, If you are forced out, immediately throttle
down to the races, it was rainy and foggy, but
CRITE (Duffy 35, 300-hp Volvo) third. In which are all gorgeous wooden work boats. down and make your way back on the course
as the morning wore on the sun finally came
Class E two boats came to the line and it was This year four boats competed and the win- as soon as it is prudently possible.
out. Stonington always has a good turn out
Nick Wiberg’s SANDRA DEE (Crowley 28, ner was ABIGAIL & CARTER followed by It is now onto Friendship and Harpswell
and this year they were down a little from last
315-hp Cummins) getting the best of Jeff Scott Dugas’ SAND DOLLAR III (41-foot, on 25 and 26 July respectfully. Both events
year with just 59 boats entered to race.
Eaton’s HELEN ARLENE IV (Beal-Crowley 700-hp Caterpillar). are point races and this should determine
Nine boats were signed up for the Work
33, 375-hp John Deere). Six boats went to the There was only one entrant in the Lady who is eligible and maybe their order of finish.
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