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Fishing Derby returns successfully thanks to Remington Middle School Civics Project |


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Fishing Derby returns successfully thanks to Remington Middle School Civics Project |
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Fishing Derby scheduled for Saturday, June 14 |
Franklin Rod & Gun Club's 2025 Fishing Derby
People of all ages can come to Uncas Pond at 53 Florence St. in Franklin on June 7 from 7 AM to 2 PM and compete in our annual fishing derby.
The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF) is excited to announce the fourth annual Fishing4Vets event, a charity fishing tournament designed to bring veterans and the community together for a day of camaraderie, competition, and Cape Cod's finest fishing. Taking place on June 9, 2024, this fun-filled event will raise essential funds to support our Food4Vets program, addressing the food insecurity needs of our nation's heroes.
Fishing4Vets: Casting a Line for a Cause
The Fishing4Vets tournament offers a unique opportunity for veterans to bond with fellow service members and the wider community over a shared love of fishing, while competing for bragging rights and valuable prizes. All proceeds from the event will be directed to the Food4Vets program, which aims to assist veterans and military families who may be faced with food security issues and may lack access to affordable healthy meals.
This annual event has grown in popularity since its inception, attracting veterans, fishing enthusiasts, and community members who come together to support a worthy cause. Fishing4Vets aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by veterans, and to create a supportive environment for those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country.
Uniting Veterans, Community, and Nature
The Fishing4Vets tournament encourages participation from veterans, their families, and the local community, fostering connections and understanding between those who have served our nation and those who support their efforts. The event has received praise from veterans for its ability to create a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere where they can share their experiences and build lasting friendships.
"I look forward to the Fishing4Vets tournament every year," says Joe Martinez, a local veteran and tournament participant. "It's not just about the thrill of competition or the incredible fishing. It's about coming together with my fellow veterans and the community to support each other and share our stories."
About Massachusetts Military Support Foundation
The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential support to veterans and active-duty military personnel in need. MMSF offers a range of services, including housing assistance, food programs, and counseling services, to address the unique challenges faced by those who have served our nation. For more information, visit www.mmsfi.org.
For media inquiries about Fishing4Vets or to schedule an interview, please contact our Media Relations department at (617) 378-2974 or media.relations@mmsfi.org. To learn more about this event, sponsorship opportunities, or to register, visit www.mmsfi.org/fishing4vets.
"About 19 miles east of Boston Harbor, beside a national marine sanctuary that’s home to one of the world’s richest fishing grounds, lies one of the nation’s largest offshore dumping sites of radioactive waste.
In less than 300 feet of water, thousands of barrels litter the seafloor, a mile-wide toxic junkyard that fishermen call “The Foul Area.”
It’s called that because many have tangled — or fouled — their gear in the barrel field, at times even pulling up containers filled with toxic chemicals. Government reports and congressional testimony over the years have suggested the dumping ground may include plutonium and other highly dangerous materials discarded after the completion of the Manhattan Project during World War II.
Now, the federal government is trying to bury the barrels at least three feet deep with roughly 10 million tons of sediment dredged from a $340 million project to widen shipping channels in Boston Harbor. Capping the toxic material — which includes unexploded munitions — was seen as a safer way of minimizing risks, rather than trying to bring the rusting barrels to the surface."
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Location of the industrial waste site in Massachusetts Bay Source: New England District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
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Trout Fishing Derby - June 1 |
"For the 18th straight year, the port of New Bedford in 2017 had the highest valued commercial fisheries catch, notching 111 million pounds valued at $389 million, according to federal statistics released Thursday.
NOAA Fisheries said sea scallops accounted for 80 percent of the value of landings in New Bedford last year.
The value of landings in New Bedford was up last year from $327 million in 2016.
In a separate report, also released Thursday, NOAA estimated the New England fisheries accounted for 97,000 jobs and $8.7 billion in sales during 2016."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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a good harbor walk along the New Bedford waterfront |
Captain Henry Martyn Roberts had been assigned to build Fort Rodman (now called Fort Tabor Park) |