Neighbors oppose proposal for Mere Point boat launch ; Supporters say minimal damage would result from the added public access.

From: Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME) | Date: March 29, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

DENNIS HOEY Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
03-29-2005
Neighbors oppose proposal for Mere Point boat launch ; Supporters say minimal damage would result from the added public access.
Byline: DENNIS HOEY Staff Writer
Edition: Coast
Section: FRONT

BRUNSWICK --

Providing public access to Maine's coast rose to the forefront of a hearing Monday to determine if the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife should be allowed to develop a public boat launch on Mere Point. Supporters argued that an all-tides boat launch in Brunswick overlooking Middle Bay would provide recreational ...

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