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Upcoming Meetings
Seaweed Advisory Council
May 13, 2026
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Seaweed Fisheries Advisory Council Meeting Notice
Commercial Fishing Safety Council
May 13, 2026
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Commercial Fishing Safety Council Working Group
Lobster Advisory Council
May 14, 2026
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Lobster Advisory Council
Public Hearing, Regulations
May 26, 2026
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Public Hearing: Chapter 43, Bluefish Recreational Bag Limit
May 26, 2026
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Public Hearing: Chapter 34.06 Haddock Recreational Size Limit
May 26, 2026
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Public Hearing: Chapter 55 Androscoggin River Regulations
May 26, 2026
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Public Hearing: Chapter 52 Mackerel Recreational Bag Limit
Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session
June 29, 2026
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Aquaculture Public Hearing - FareWell LLC
Aquaculture Advisory Council
July 29, 2026
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Aquaculture Advisory Council Meeting
September 30, 2026
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Aquaculture Advisory Council Quarter 3 Meeting