Long Time Passing The War in Viet Nam may seem to have been a long time ago, but in many ways it is still with us. This slideshow is the story of long time Small Pointer, John Herrick, one draftee who spent a year in the infantry during the height of the war and how he has been living with that experience in the years since then. John Herrick was born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey. His local draft board was in Hackensack. He [...]

Matt Davis is a marine scientist at the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), and leads the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) program, which focuses on sharks and tunas within the Gulf of Maine. While the HMS program is relatively new at the DMR, it encompasses a number of exciting projects, such as an annual white shark monitoring survey. Matt looks forward to engaging with members of the Small Point Club and discussing the science and status of our highly migratory friends in the Gulf of [...]

Ben Martens is the executive director of the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) where he works directly with local fishermen and working waterfront communities to support sustainable fisheries and vibrant fishing communities. Ben will be giving an overview of fisheries in Maine, what MCFA is doing to a build a more resilient fishing future, and answering your questions about local fisheries and seafood.